LSU's Sam Leavitt listed as doubtful ahead of Ole Miss matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 6:11 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt has been listed as doubtful for the upcoming game against Ole Miss scheduled for Saturday evening. This surprise designation comes as part of the SEC's injury report, which raises questions about potential gamesmanship from Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin. Kiffin has a history of overusing the doubtful label, despite sources indicating that Leavitt is indeed dealing with a legitimate upper-body injury. LSU's practice on Thursday is expected to be light, reminiscent of typical Friday walkthroughs, leaving his status uncertain until kickoff.
- •Sam Leavitt is listed as doubtful due to an upper-body injury.
- •Ole Miss faces LSU Saturday evening in a key SEC matchup.
- •Lane Kiffin's injury report strategy raises skepticism.
- •Sources confirm Leavitt's injury is legitimate despite possible gamesmanship.
- 7:00 PMYahoo Sports — With or Without Sam Leavitt: The Unsettled LSU vs. Ole Miss Preview
- 6:11 PMCBS Sports — Is Sam Leavitt really doubtful? Classic Lane Kiffin chicanery? On LSU-Ole Miss week, the fun's in the mystery
"We were so close to football; predictions were flying around, and we thought the drama involved in the endless saga of Lane Kiffin’s return to Oxford was coming to an end. But the onslaught of news continued conveniently before our LSU vs. Ole Miss preview when the Tigers shockingly listed starting quarterback Sam Leavitt as …
"LSU's Wednesday night injury report shocker throws a wrench into one of the season's most anticipated games, but is it just another case of Lane being Lane?
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 7:00 PMWith or Without Sam Leavitt: The Unsettled LSU vs. Ole Miss Preview
We were so close to football; predictions were flying around, and we thought the drama involved in the endless saga of Lane Kiffin’s return to Oxford was coming to an end. But the onslaught of news continued conveniently before our LSU vs. Ole Miss preview when the Tigers shockingly listed starting quarterback Sam Leavitt as …
- CBS SportsSep 17, 2026, 6:11 PMIs Sam Leavitt really doubtful? Classic Lane Kiffin chicanery? On LSU-Ole Miss week, the fun's in the mystery
LSU's Wednesday night injury report shocker throws a wrench into one of the season's most anticipated games, but is it just another case of Lane being Lane?
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