National CFB Analyst Touts QB Sam Leavitt as a Favorite to Win the Heisman
National CFB Analyst Touts QB Sam Leavitt as a Favorite to Win the Heisman originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
Phil Steele, a national college football analyst, has issued his Top Ten list of favorites to win the most coveted award in the sport, the Heisman Trophy.
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Among his list of favorites is Arizona State quarterback Sam Leavitt, at No. 9 with 30/1 odds.
Other players in Steele's Top Ten include:
1 QB Cade Klubnik, Clemson at 10/1 odds
2 QB Garrett Nussmeier, LSU at 8/1
3 QB Arch Manning, Texas at 15/1
4 QB DJ Lagway, Florida at 15/1
5 QB Drew Allar, Penn State at 12/1
6 WR Jeremiah Smith, Ohio State at 12/1
7 QB John Mateer, Oklahoma at 25/1
8 QB LaNorris Sellers, South Carolina at 18/1
10 QB Behren Morton, Texas Tech at 200/1
Leavitt led the Sun Devils to the Big 12 title a season ago, 11 victories and a berth in the playoffs. Leavitt accounted for 2,800 passing yards and 24 touchdowns.
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This season, Leavitt will operate behind an experienced offensive line and will have a talented weapon on the perimeter in receiver Jordyn Tyson.
Leavitt and the Sun Devils have a challenging road schedule that takes them to Baylor, Utah and Iowa State. But 17 starters return for the defending conference champs, as well as the entire coaching staff.
Talent, experience and coaching continuity- everything a Heisman contender needs for a successful season and to hoist the most storied award in college football.
Related: Sam Leavitt Emerges as Strong Contender for 2025 Heisman Trophy
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 16, 2025, where it first appeared.
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