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Key player for Arizona State listed as ‘doubtful’ for Utah game

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6 months ago

October 9, 2025

Key player for Arizona State listed as ‘doubtful’ for Utah game

The Big 12 shared the second batch of availability reports for Utah and Arizona State Thursday night, with a big name categorized as “doubtful.”

Sun Devils quarterback Sam Leavitt, who previously appeared under the “probable” tab on the initial availability report, was downgraded to “doubtful” two days before Saturday’s showdown at Rice-Eccles Stadium.

The surprise addition to the availability report means there will be a 25% chance that Leavitt, who’s yet to miss a game this season, will play in the Week 7 contest between the Utes and Sun Devils. Leavitt’s completed 63.1% of his passes for 1,039 yards and 8 touchdowns through five games this season.

Should the 6-foot-2 sophomore be unavailable for Saturday’s game, Arizona State will look to veteran signal-caller Jeff Sims to lead the offense, according to a report from ESPN’s Pete Thamel.

Sims, now in his sixth-year, played three seasons at Georgia Tech and one at Nebraska before transferring to Arizona State ahead of the 2024 campaign. He’s appeared in 36 games across his college career, including four last season with the Sun Devils. Sims has completed 57.4% of his pass attempts and has 31 career touchdown passes to 29 interceptions.

Arizona State already ruled true freshman Cameron Dyer “out” for Saturday in its initial availability report.

For the Utes, they’ve ruled out seven players for Saturday’s tilt, though it appears they’ll have Jackson Bennee after the two-way standout sustained an injury during the West Virginia game.

Per a source, veteran Jeff Sims would be in line to start for ASU if Leavitt can’t go. He’s a sixth-year senior who has played at both Georgia Tech and Nebraska. https://t.co/JkYWRwTDkQ
— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) October 10, 2025

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Big 12 football programs are required to submit daily availability reports beginning three days before each game. The initial reports are posted on the league’s website at 8 p.m. MT.

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After a historic building’s demolition, SLC Council slashes developer’s incentive

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April 15, 2026

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After a historic building’s demolition, SLC Council slashes developer’s incentive

Blaser Ventures planned to renovate the iconic Utah Pickle Co. Building in the Granary District, but later demolished it.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Construction crews work on the Pickle & Hide property at 739 S. 400 West on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. The partially rebuilt Utah Pickle Co. Building is at right.

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Utah County Republican Party to hold convention Saturday

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19 hours ago

April 14, 2026

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Utah County Republican Party to hold convention Saturday

Staff Writer | Lehi Free Press

All Utah County Republican delegates are invited to participate in the Utah County Republican convention this Saturday at Skyridge High School. Several high-profile Utah County races with numerous republican contenders will vie to represent the party in the primary election. Those races include two county commission seats, and a republican nominee will emerge from the county clerk and county recorder races.

The day-long event starts at 7:30 a.m. with a greeting time for candidates and delegates, then registration from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. According to county officials, food trucks will be on site. Delegates are encouraged to bring water and a cushion for more comfortable seating.
The Utah County Democratic Party held its nominating convention earlier in April.

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Kentucky Wildcats set to host Utah transfer Terrence Brown on visit

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April 14, 2026

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Kentucky Wildcats set to host Utah transfer Terrence Brown on visit

Kentucky basketball continues to stay aggressive in the transfer portal, hosting Utah transfer guard Terrence Brown for a visit, according to Matt Jones of KSR, as the Wildcats look to rebuild their backcourt heading into next season.

Brown, a 6-3, 175-pound point guard, is coming off a standout year in which he averaged 19.9 points, 3.8 assists, and 2.4 rebounds per game. He shot 45.3% from the field and 32.7% from 3-point range while starting all 32 games and playing over 31 minutes per contest.

There is already a connection between Brown and Kentucky, as he previously played alongside former Wildcat forward Ansley Almonor during the 2023-24 season before Almonor transferred to Kentucky the following year.

Kentucky’s interest in Brown comes as the program looks to reload at the guard position following multiple departures, including Jaland Lowe, Denzel Aberdeen, Jasper Johnson, and Collin Chandler. Head coach Mark Pope and his staff have made it a priority to evaluate all options, with Brown emerging as a serious candidate after a recent phone conversation between the two sides.

The Wildcats have also hosted other guards like Zoom Diallo, and currently, Rob Wright is on campus.

Brown’s visit is part of a busy stretch for Kentucky, with several other notable transfer targets expected to make their way to Lexington, including Alex Wilkins, Donnie Freeman, Jalen Cox, and Magoon Gwath.

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