LSU QB Sam Leavitt listed as doubtful for Ole Miss matchup
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 1:44 AM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
LSU has listed quarterback Sam Leavitt as doubtful for Saturday's game against Ole Miss. Leavitt has thrown for 574 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 4 interceptions in two starts this season. While the team has not provided details on a potential injury, his status raises concerns ahead of a key matchup. In the event Leavitt cannot play, LSU may start either redshirt freshman Zach Grace or junior transfer Malachi Thomas. The game is significant for both teams as it features Lane Kiffin's return to Ole Miss after his departure the previous fall, after leading the Rebels to a historic season.
- •LSU faces Ole Miss on September 19.
- •Leavitt's current season stats include 574 yards passing.
- •Three other LSU players have been declared out.
- •The game is highlighted by Lane Kiffin's return to Ole Miss.
- •Zach Grace or Malachi Thomas may replace Leavitt.
- 2:38 AMESPN — LSU QB Leavitt unexpectedly listed as doubtful for Ole Miss rivalry game
- 1:29 AMCBS Sports — LSU lists QB Sam Leavitt as 'doubtful' on first injury report ahead of top-10 showdown with Ole Miss
- 1:25 AMYahoo Sports — SEC injury report reveals surprising news about LSU QB Sam Leavitt
- 12:47 AMYahoo Sports — LSU surprisingly lists QB Sam Leavitt as 'doubtful' for highly anticipated clash against Ole Miss Saturday
"In a surprising turn of events, LSU listed starting quarterback Sam Leavitt as doubtful for Saturday. The exact nature of his injury is unclear.
"Leavitt's surprising status adds yet another intriguing storyline to Lane Kiffin's highly anticipated first trip back to Oxford
"LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt is doubtful to play against Ole Miss on Saturday as he deals with an unspecified injury.
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External links- ESPNSep 17, 2026, 2:38 AMLSU QB Leavitt unexpectedly listed as doubtful for Ole Miss rivalry game
In a surprising turn of events, LSU listed starting quarterback Sam Leavitt as doubtful for Saturday. The exact nature of his injury is unclear.
- CBS SportsSep 17, 2026, 1:29 AMLSU lists QB Sam Leavitt as 'doubtful' on first injury report ahead of top-10 showdown with Ole Miss
Leavitt's surprising status adds yet another intriguing storyline to Lane Kiffin's highly anticipated first trip back to Oxford
- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 1:25 AMSEC injury report reveals surprising news about LSU QB Sam Leavitt
LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt is doubtful to play against Ole Miss on Saturday as he deals with an unspecified injury.
- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 12:47 AMLSU surprisingly lists QB Sam Leavitt as 'doubtful' for highly anticipated clash against Ole Miss Saturday
Leavitt has thrown for 574 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 4 interceptions through two starts with the Tigers.
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