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Sam Leavitt joins Davey O’Brien Award preseason watch list for 2026

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 11:00 AM

Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Sam Leavitt joins Davey O’Brien Award preseason watch list for 2026
Summary

Sam Leavitt has been named to the 2026 Davey O’Brien Award preseason watch list, which honors the nation's best quarterbacks. Leavitt, entering his junior year at LSU, previously played at Arizona State and Michigan State, and had a standout season in 2024. Despite struggling with injuries in 2025, reports indicate he has recovered fully. LSU head coach Lane Kiffin praised Leavitt's performance in fall camp, noting he looks ready for the upcoming season. LSU will open its season against Clemson on September 5.

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  • •Leavitt was named to the preseason watch list on August 20, 2026.
  • •He previously led Arizona State to the first 12-team playoff in 2024.
  • •In 2025, he played through a Lisfranc foot injury, affecting his season.
  • •Reports from fall camp indicate Leavitt has fully recovered from his injury.
  • •LSU's first game of the season is against Clemson on September 5.
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  • 11:00 AMYahoo Sports — Sam Leavitt named to Davey O’Brien Award preseason watch list
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Can he become the first quarterback to start for multiple teams in the 12-team playoff?

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