Sam Leavitt earns SEC offensive player of the week honors after LSU victory

LSU football quarterback Sam Leavitt received SEC Offensive Player of the Week recognition following his debut performance against Clemson. During Saturday’s 51-10 win, Leavitt completed 16 of 28 pass attempts for 230 yards and two touchdowns. He also contributed significantly to the ground game, matching the team lead with 113 rushing yards and scoring a touchdown. The offense produced a program-record 38 first downs and executed 94 total plays throughout the contest. Leavitt entered the season as a high-profile transfer portal acquisition and performed despite concerns regarding an offseason foot injury. His performance allowed the team to move the ball effectively while limiting the offense to only two punts for the entire game.

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