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Sam Leavitt LSU news
The gist
LSU QB Sam Leavitt went from doubtful to questionable before facing Ole Miss.
His status is the crux of a top-10 rivalry game and Lane Kiffin's return.
How it unfolded
- Sep 5, 2026Leavitt rushed 12 times for 113 yards and two touchdowns and completed 16 of 28 passes for 230 yards, a touchdown and an interception in a 51-10 win over No. 23 Clemson; the SEC named him offensive player of the week.
- Sep 12, 2026In LSU's 45-14 win over Louisiana Tech, Leavitt completed 25 of 38 passes for 344 yards and a touchdown after throwing three second-quarter interceptions, and rushed 11 times for 22 yards and three touchdowns.
- Sep 16, 2026Leavitt was listed as doubtful on LSU's initial SEC student-athlete availability report; LSU did not specify an injury. CBS Sports' Matt Zentiz reported he didn't throw at practice that day, and Leavitt did not appear for a scheduled media session.