Arizona State Star Remains Unlikely to Play vs Iowa State

The Sun Devils are set to face the Cyclones in a short-handed manner.

Oct 18, 2025; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils wide receiver Jordyn Tyson (0) against the Texas Tech Red Raiders at Mountain America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

TEMPE -- The Arizona State Sun Devils are now roughly a day and a half away from facing off against the Iowa State Cyclones on the road on Saturday morning.

The Sun Devils sit at 5-3 and are currently fighting for the chance to defend their Big 12 title from 2024 over the final four games of the regular season - they will be doing it short-handed this week.

The program released their player availability report on Thursday night, as mandated by the Big 12 - it remained the same from what was seen on Wednesday.

OUT

QB Sam Leavitt, TE Jayden Fortier, RB Kyson Brown, DL Zac Swanson, DB Xavion Alford, WR Noble Johnson, QB Christian Hunt, LB Isaiah Iosefa, DB Tommy Romano, OL Matai Jefferson

Leavitt will miss his second game of the season after exiting the loss to Houston on two different equations - Jeff Sims and the recently cleared freshman Cameron Dyer will serve as the active players at the quarterback position.

Brown and Alford have been star-level players that have had extended absences - the points of their respective returns are uncertain to this point.

Swanson has only played in one game this season, and appears primed to be a candidate for a medical redshirt after missing his 9th game of the campaign.

OUT - 1st Half

Sep 20, 2025; Waco, Texas, USA; Baylor Bears tight end Michael Trigg (1) makes a catch as Arizona State Sun Devils defensive back Myles Rowser (4) defends during the second half at McLane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images | Chris Jones-Imagn Images

DB Myles "Ghost" Rowser

Rowser will not play in the first half of the game after being ejected from the Houston contest due to a controversial targeting call in the second half. This will necessitate Brian Ward to find a player in the secondary to step up alongside Adrian "Boogie" Wilson.

WR Jordyn Tyson, LB Tate Romney

Tyson's status is unchanged from Wednesday night, and he is poised to miss his second consecutive contest after suffering a hamstring injury against Texas Tech. Romney is unlikely to suit up as well after missing last week's game.

DL Prince Dorbah, OL Joey Su'a

Dorbah is a strong possibility to play once again after being upgraded from doubtful to questionable this time a week ago. The edge rusher has been on and off the injury report in recent weeks, but it truly feels as if the star is seeking to push through whatever is ailing him.

Arizona State is set to face Iowa State at 10 A.M. AZT on Saturday morning, with the game being broadcast on TNT.

Read more on why the Arizona State men's basketball team will exceed expectations in the 2025-26 season here, and on why the 2025 football team is at a crossroads following a loss to Houston here.

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