Sam Leavitt earns SEC Offensive Player of the Week honors

LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt has been named the SEC Offensive Player of the Week after his performance in the Tigers' 38-17 road victory over Auburn on October 24, 2026. Leavitt completed 32 of 45 passes for 387 yards and three touchdowns, and added 54 rushing yards and another score, totaling 441 yards of offense. This marks Leavitt's second SEC Offensive Player of the Week honor. He joins Joe Burrow as one of only two LSU quarterbacks to complete at least 30 passes in consecutive games. LSU, now with a record of 6-2, will face Alabama on November 7, 2026.

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