LSU lists QB Sam Leavitt as 'doubtful' ahead of top-10 showdown against Ole Miss
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Key Points:
- LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt is listed as doubtful for this weekend's game at Ole Miss due to an upper body injury, having not thrown in Wednesday's practice.
- Leavitt, who has struggled with injuries in the past, has thrown for 574 yards, two touchdowns, and four interceptions this season, along with 135 rushing yards and five rushing touchdowns.
- Backup quarterback Landen Clark, a transfer from Elon and the 2025 CAA Co-Offensive Rookie of the Year, has been the primary relief option, with another backup being USC transfer Husan Longstreet.
- LSU's injury report also lists several other players as out or questionable, including wide receiver Phillip Wright III (out) and linebackers Jaiden Bracker (out) and TJ Dottery (questionable).
- The SEC mandates strict injury reporting guidelines with fines for non-compliance, and LSU's next injury update is scheduled for Thursday night at 8:10 p.m. ET.
