Sam Leavitt throws for 312 yards in LSU's victory over Texas A&M

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Last updated Sep 27, 2026

Sam Leavitt throws for 312 yards in LSU's victory over Texas A&M
Summary

LSU Tigers quarterback Sam Leavitt led his team to a 35-6 victory against the Texas A&M Aggies on September 26, 2026, throwing for 312 yards and two touchdowns. Leavitt completed 17 of 23 passes and showed improved performance in the pocket compared to earlier games this season. His top targets, Jackson Harris and Winston Watkins Jr., combined for over 250 receiving yards. The performance comes after a previous struggle in a loss to Ole Miss, marking a positive development for LSU's offense.

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  • •LSU scored 35 points against Texas A&M, winning 35-6.
  • •Sam Leavitt completed 17 of 23 passes for 312 yards.
  • •Jackson Harris recorded 163 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
  • •Leavitt struggled in a prior loss, raising questions about his consistency.
  • •LSU totaled 506 offensive yards, averaging 7.7 yards per play.
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  • 5:54 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Looks a Million Times More Efficient’ — Ryan Clark, LSU National Champ Praise Sam Leavitt’s 312-Yard Performance in Win Over Texas A&M
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Sam Leavitt spent the first three weeks of the LSU Tigers’ season looking like a quarterback who could make something happen on every snap, including occasionally for the other team. But Saturday night looked different.

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