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Sam Leavitt shares excitement about transferring to LSU under Lane Kiffin

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 11:30 PM

Last updated Aug 10, 2026

Sam Leavitt shares excitement about transferring to LSU under Lane Kiffin

Summary

Quarterback Sam Leavitt expressed enthusiasm about transferring to LSU, citing his love for Louisiana and its culture. He highlighted the support received from an LSU booster, who provided a private jet for team bonding trips. Leavitt assured reporters he is fully recovered from a foot injury that sidelined him previously, stating he has been healthy for several months. Head coach Lane Kiffin praised Leavitt's performance in practice, indicating confidence in his readiness for the upcoming season.

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•Leavitt loves Louisiana and its environment after moving from Oregon.
•He is fully recovered from a prior foot injury.
•Kiffin praised Leavitt's practice performance last week.
•Leavitt participated in team bonding trips on a private jet.
•He previously played for Arizona State, experiencing playoff success.

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11:30 PMYahoo Sports — New LSU QB Leavitt says he's healthy, loving Louisiana and impressed by coach Lane Kiffin's program

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Quarterback Sam Leavitt makes his decision to transfer to LSU sound like something out of a dream. “But after being out here, you know, I just love the trees, and I’ve always wanted to be in the South,” Leavitt continued. Certainly, Leavitt would appear to be in for an experience bordering on surreal.
— Yahoo Sportsby BRETT MARTEL

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