Arizona State quarterback Sam Leavitt recently joined The Jim Rome Show and gave a glimpse into the mindset that’s fueling his offseason.
With fall camp around the corner, Leavitt said he keeps a list of opposing quarterbacks taped up in his apartment, names he’s circled not just to beat, but to out-train and out-perform throughout the 2025 season.
"I've got a list of names of people I want to out-perform and out-train and out-play. At the bottom it just says '2025 Heisman.'"@ASUFootball QB @S_leav10 on his goals going into the 2025 season. pic.twitter.com/v4bwEk6oO7
— Jim Rome (@jimrome) July 15, 2025
It wasn’t an off-the-cuff line or locker room talk. Leavitt explained that each name serves as a benchmark, a reminder of the work required to climb the national quarterback conversation. The list isn’t for social media or motivation fluff; it’s a personal standard. He’s setting goals, attaching names to them, and holding himself accountable to surpass each one when the season gets rolling.
Leavitt heads into 2025 looking to solidify his spot among the top quarterbacks in the Big 12. Arizona State has retooled its offensive arsenal with added depth at receiver and a stronger push up front, but it’s Leavitt who will be asked to bring it all together. His command in the pocket, ability to extend plays, and focus on elevating every rep this offseason suggest he’s taking that role seriously.
When asked about how the list impacts his preparation, Leavitt pointed to discipline and consistency. It’s not about trash talk or bulletin board material, but it’s about controlling what he can and using every edge available to improve. That mindset has already begun to resonate in Tempe, where coaches and teammates have noticed a sharper presence from their quarterback.
The names on the wall might never go public, but if Leavitt stays on track, they’ll show up where it matters, on the field, on the scoreboard, and in the standings.
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