LSU Quarterback Depth Chart 2026: Sam Leavitt, Husan Longstreet & the QB Room
Updated: 7 minutes ago
LSU opened the 2026 season with a rebuilt quarterback room centered on transfers and competition. The official roster lists Sam Leavitt, Husan Longstreet and Landen Clark at the position.
Week 1 Quarterback Usage
Sam Leavitt started the opener against Clemson and produced 343 total yards with three total touchdowns. Landen Clark entered in the third quarter and threw a 30-yard touchdown pass to Phillip Wright III. That Week 1 usage establishes Leavitt as the current starter while giving Clark the first confirmed reserve game action of the season; TigerHype will not infer a permanent backup order beyond verified usage.
Sam Leavitt
Leavitt is listed by LSU as a 6-foot-2, 207-pound redshirt junior from West Linn, Oregon, who transferred from Arizona State. His experience gives LSU a veteran presence in a room that otherwise includes younger options.
Husan Longstreet
Longstreet is listed as a 6-foot-1, 200-pound redshirt freshman from Corona, California, after transferring from USC. His combination of youth and pedigree makes his development one of the most important quarterback storylines to follow in 2026.
Landen Clark
Clark is listed as a 6-foot, 198-pound redshirt sophomore from Radford, Virginia, after transferring from Elon. He gives LSU another experienced college option in the room.
What matters most in 2026
How Sam Leavitt performs and develops as the starter
How quickly the offense continues to settle around Leavitt
Whether LSU uses multiple quarterbacks in meaningful situations
How the room develops behind the starter for the rest of the season
Follow the full team picture in the 2026 LSU Football season hub.
For the latest game context, see LSU vs. Louisiana Tech 2026: Kickoff Time, TV Channel and What to Know.
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