AMES — Iowa State football has lost its last three games – after starting the season with five-straight wins – and will face Arizona State in a rematch of last season’s Big 12 title game in Week 10.

The 2025 versions of the Cyclones (5-3, 2-3 Big 12) and Sun Devils (5-3, 3-2 Big 12) are very different teams from the ones that advanced to the title game less than a year ago, and both head coaches have dealt with some impactful injuries through the first eight games.

Here are three takeaways from Iowa State coach Matt Campbell’s media availability ahead of the Cyclones’ matchup against Arizona State (noon CT, TNT).

Sam Leavitt out, Jeff Sims in for the Sun Devils

Arizona State will be without starting quarterback Sam Leavitt, who aggravated an injury in the Sun Devils’ loss to Ho

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