Sam Leavitt at LSU: 2026 Stats, Background & Quarterback Role
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Sam Leavitt arrived at LSU as one of the most accomplished quarterbacks available in the 2026 transfer market, giving Lane Kiffin an experienced centerpiece for a new era in Baton Rouge.
2026 Season Update
Leavitt opened the Lane Kiffin era as LSU’s starting quarterback and delivered a statement performance against Clemson on Sept. 5. He finished with 230 passing yards and 113 rushing yards, accounting for three total touchdowns — two rushing and one passing — as LSU won 51-10.
Sam Leavitt's Path to LSU
LSU lists Leavitt at 6-foot-2, 207 pounds and as a redshirt junior from West Linn, Oregon. He transferred from Arizona State after two seasons as the Sun Devils' starting quarterback.
Before LSU, Leavitt had 4,652 career passing yards and 36 passing touchdowns, plus 816 rushing yards and 10 scores. At Arizona State, he helped lead the program to a Big 12 championship and College Football Playoff berth in 2024 and was named the Big 12 Freshman of the Year.
Why It Matters for LSU in 2026
Leavitt gives Kiffin a dual-threat quarterback with real Power Four starting experience. His ability to create with his legs while protecting the football is central to how LSU can pressure defenses in 2026.
What to Watch
How consistently he creates explosive plays without increasing turnover risk
How Kiffin uses his mobility in designed runs and movement passes
How LSU develops Husan Longstreet behind an experienced starter
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