SAEDNEWS: Arizona State quarterback Sam Leavitt turned on the jets in the third quarter, breaking free for a 52-yard touchdown run as No. 11 ASU defeated Northern Arizona 38–19 in the Sun Devils’ season opener.
According to SaedNews: Sam Leavitt’s explosive 52-yard scoring run — one of several big plays in a busy night for the dual-threat QB — helped Arizona State pull away in a 38–19 victory over Northern Arizona at Mountain America Stadium. The play featured on social feeds and highlight reels and was later reposted by major outlets.
With ASU already moving the chains, Leavitt escaped pressure and found open grass upfield, accelerating past defenders for a 52-yard touchdown that extended the lead in the third quarter. The play was listed in the official scoring summary and appears in multiple highlight clips shared by ESPN and ASU channels.
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Leavitt finished the night accounting for multiple touchdowns and big yardage: official reports show he had a 52-yard rushing TD and later an 18-yard TD rush, plus passing touchdowns that helped put the game away — game coverage credited him with roughly 330 total yards and four touchdowns in all. The Sun Devils piled up 307+ yards on the ground as a team and closed the opener with a comfortable margin.
The run quickly hit social feeds — ESPN’s social channels posted the “CATCH HIM IF YOU CAN” highlight, and fans amplified the clip across Instagram and X. Some viewers complained they missed the moment live: a number of users reported a temporary broadcast blackout on certain streams just as the TD occurred.
The opener provided a strong first look at a dynamic, Leavitt-led offense that can beat opponents on the ground and through the air. For a team ranked in the top 15 entering the season, the performance offered reassurance about offensive firepower and playmaking depth as conference play approaches.
