LSU Quarterback Sam Leavitt Listed as Doubtful Ahead of Ole Miss Clash
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The loss of the Tigers' primary offensive engine threatens to derail LSU's efficiency as they face a high-stakes league opener.
LSU has listed quarterback Sam Leavitt as "doubtful" on its initial injury report prior to this weekend's game against Ole Miss, according to reporting from CBS Sports. Leavitt, who is managing an upper body injury, did not throw during Wednesday's practice.
Leavitt serves as the focal point of the LSU offense, having recorded 574 passing yards, two passing touchdowns, and four interceptions across the first two games of the season. He has also contributed 135 rushing yards and five rushing touchdowns. While he showed resilience in a recent victory over Louisiana Tech—rebounding from three first-half interceptions to finish with 366 total yards and four total touchdowns—his absence creates a significant void in offensive production.
With Leavitt unlikely to play, LSU turns to a backup rotation led by Landen Clark. A transfer from Elon and the 2025 CAA Co-Offensive Rookie of the Year, Clark is listed third on the depth chart but has been the first player off the bench this season. Clark recorded 18 passing touchdowns and 11 rushing touchdowns last year at Elon. The roster also includes Husan Longstreet, a USC transfer and former five-star prospect who completed 13 of 15 passes for 103 yards and a touchdown as a freshman.
Leavitt's durability has been a recurring concern; CBS Sports notes he missed seven games over the last two seasons at Arizona State, including one game in 2024 due to ribs and six in 2025 due to a foot injury.