Quinn Ewers isn’t “the better quarterback” in the Texas Peach Bowl battle against Arizona State, at least that’s what one Sun Devil believes
Heading into the Peach Bowl game between the Texas Longhorns and Arizona State Sun Devils, it’s one of the more interesting battles in the second round of the college football playoffs. Texas is largely considered one of the most complete teams in the field, and a legitimate contender to win the national championship. Arizona State, […]
Heading into the Peach Bowl game between the Texas Longhorns and Arizona State Sun Devils, it’s one of the more interesting battles in the second round of the college football playoffs. Texas is largely considered one of the most complete teams in the field, and a legitimate contender to win the national championship. Arizona State, on the other hand, is more viewed as a great story but one that will probably come to an end on Wednesday.
For the Longhorns, they are led by quarterback Quinn Ewers who has been one of the most hyped signal callers nationally dating back to his recruiting profile coming out of the state of Texas. Not as much conversation has centered around Arizona State star quarterback Sam Leavitt, but it’s something he intends to change during the contest.
“I’ve watched him for a fair amount of time now and I’m just excited for the opportunity,” Leavitt said to the media. “People keep counting me out since day one and I’m going to go prove why I’m the better quarterback. That’s how I feel since day one. I’m going to go put everyone on the map.”
Leavitt has been tremendous in his first year as a starter for the Sun Devils. In 12 games this fall, he has thrown for 2,663 yards and 24 touchdowns. The 6-2, 200-pound passer has also rushed for 383 yards and five scores, while also only throwing five interceptions.
Originally a member of the 2023 recruiting class, Leavitt signed with Michigan State coming out of high school. The West Linn, Oregon native was ranked as a four-star recruit on the 247Sports Composite ranking. He ended up being ranked as the No. 311 overall player, No. 21 quarterback, and No. 1 player in the state of Oregon in his class. Leavitt also held offers from Florida State, Washington, Arizona, and Washington State.
Leavitt was a transfer that largely went under the radar, and definitely wasn’t predicted to be in the position he is under head coach Kenny Dillingham, at least this early. The challenge has been set, and Leavitt has every intention to outplay his counterpart. If he does, this battle could get very interesting.
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