LSU football conducts first fall camp scrimmage at Tiger Stadium
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 6:31 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026

LSU football held its first fall camp scrimmage on August 15 at Tiger Stadium, featuring 170 total plays. Coach Lane Kiffin observed that the first defense performed well, applying pressure on the offense, which had moments of struggle before recovering. Sophomore running back Harlem Berry excelled with a long touchdown run, while quarterback Sam Leavitt, returning from foot surgery, showed adaptability against a strong pass rush. Kiffin emphasized the ongoing evaluation of primary backups and their potential for greater rotation within the team.
- •First fall camp scrimmage took place on August 15.
- •Coach Lane Kiffin highlighted strong defensive performance.
- •Harlem Berry scored a long touchdown run.
- •Quarterback Sam Leavitt demonstrated mobility under pressure.
- •Evaluations of primary backups continue for better rotation.
- 6:31 PMYahoo Sports — What stood out during LSU football's first fall camp scrimmage?
"LSU football coach Lane Kiffin broke down his team's first fall camp scrimmage with reporters Monday. Here's what he said.
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