Expecting backup QB Jeff Sims to help this Sun Devil offense stay afloat vs an attacking style defense in Iowa State is a tall ask, especially on the road. Look for the Cyclones to seize the moment to quickly get the taste of last week's loss out of their mouths and play a perfect game.

Arizona State got some bad news that Sam Leavitt’s going to be lost for the season with a foot injury, meaning that 6-year player Jeff Sims will start at quarterback, which means I’m betting against ASU. Sims spent 3 years at Georgia Tech, and they got better when he left. He spent one year at Nebraska, and they, too, got better when he left. This is his second year at ASU. He was 18 of 38 for 124 yards against Utah and was sacked five times in a 42-10 loss. The Cyclones have lost three straight games, but they'll be ready for this one, which is a rematch of the Big 12 championship game last season. Iowa State to cover.