LSU Quarterback Leavitt Doubtful Against Ole Miss
LSU Quarterback Leavitt Doubtful Against Ole Miss
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Sam Leavitt was sacked five times against Louisiana Tech, despite LSU’s 45-14 victory; his rushing line was 22 yards and three touchdowns on 11 carries.
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Landen Clark’s 2025 season at Elon included 2,321 passing yards, 18 touchdowns and eight interceptions, along with 614 rushing yards and 11 rushing touchdowns.
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The LSU-Ole Miss game is the teams’ first top-10 matchup since 1962.
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LSU entered the week as a three-point road favorite, reversing the preseason expectation that Ole Miss would be favored at home.
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Ole Miss coach Pete Golding said safety Sharif Denson underwent an injection Wednesday to ensure he would be ready for the game, while cornerback Antonio Kite’s status was expected to remain uncertain until late in the week.
LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt is doubtful for Saturday's top-10 SEC matchup at Ole Miss, putting the Tigers' biggest game of the season in flux just days before kickoff Pro Football Network. The shocking designation comes after Leavitt threw for 344 yards and three touchdowns in LSU's 45-14 rout of Louisiana Tech, though he was sacked five times and added three rushing scores.
If Leavitt cannot play, LSU will likely turn to Elon transfer Landen Clark, who completed 7 of 10 passes for 109 yards and a touchdown in limited action ESPN. The high-stakes game marks Lane Kiffin's return to Oxford as an opponent and the first top-10 matchup between these rivals since 1962.
Leavitt's Injury Casts Shadow on Historic Rivalry
The timing of Leavitt's doubtful designation has stunned the college football world Pro Football Network. LSU entered the week as a three-point road favorite despite playing at Ole Miss, a dramatic shift from preseason expectations. The exact nature of Leavitt's injury remains unclear, but the designation raises serious questions about his availability for this marquee matchup.
Landen Clark Ready If Leavitt Cannot Go
Elon transfer Landen Clark could step into the spotlight if Leavitt is ruled out. In 2025 at Elon, Clark posted 2,321 passing yards with 18 touchdowns and eight interceptions, plus 614 rushing yards and 11 rushing touchdowns. He has appeared in limited capacity for LSU, completing 7 of 10 passes for 109 yards and a touchdown with 42 rushing yards and another score Central Oregon Daily.
Defensive Injuries Affect Both Rosters
LSU linebacker TJ Dottery and defensive back Ty Singleton are questionable, while Ole Miss cornerback Antonio Kite remains uncertain TWSN. However, Ole Miss safety Sharif Denson is expected to make his debut after undergoing an injection Wednesday to ensure readiness, according to coach Pete Golding. The defensive availability questions could significantly impact both teams' game plans heading into Saturday's 6:30 p.m. CT kickoff on ABC Central Oregon Daily.
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