Sam Leavitt records multi-touchdown performance in debut for LSU football

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Last updated Sep 6, 2026

Sam Leavitt records multi-touchdown performance in debut for LSU football
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Quarterback Sam Leavitt made his debut for LSU at Tiger Stadium on Saturday night following his transfer from Arizona State. Leavitt finished the game with 230 passing yards and one touchdown, while adding two rushing touchdowns on the ground. He carried the ball 12 times for 113 yards, averaging 9.4 yards per carry. The quarterback completed 16 of 28 pass attempts and recorded one interception. The appearance marked a return to form for Leavitt, who missed significant time during the spring while recovering from foot surgery. His performance included six runs of 10 or more yards and three forced missed tackles.

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  • Sam Leavitt completed 16 of 28 passes for 230 yards and one touchdown in his LSU debut.
  • The transfer quarterback added 113 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 12 carries.
  • Leavitt previously played for Arizona State before transferring to LSU.
  • His availability follows an extended recovery period from foot surgery that sidelined him during the spring.
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Sam Leavitt made his LSU football debut on Saturday night. The Arizona State transfer looked sharp, putting up big numbers.

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