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Tiger Quarterback Sam Leavitt Shares His Story of Recovery at LSU
Amid high expectations for LSU's 2026 season, an SEC defensive coordinator questioned QB Sam Leavitt's talent, citing injury history and passing inconsistencies.
- On Monday, LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt confirmed full recovery from his 2025 Lisfranc injury, telling reporters, "I'm 100% right now." Leavitt took first-team practice snaps, signaling readiness for the 2026 season.
- Leavitt suffered a season-ending Lisfranc injury in October 2025 while at Arizona State, requiring two surgeries and months of rehabilitation. He credited LSU athletic trainer Dalis Boyette for structuring his recovery plan.
- LSU head coach Lane Kiffin admitted it was "unrealistic at first to expect Leavitt to look good" while recovering. Kiffin now praises his quarterback, noting Leavitt has enjoyed "a great week" of practice recently.
- Despite the optimism, one anonymous SEC coordinator told ESPN, "He's not the talent level that a normal LSU quarterback would be." The coordinator acknowledged Leavitt is "dangerous at times" when extending plays.
- Expectations remain sky-high for the Tigers' 2026 debut under Kiffin, with LSU facing Clemson in week one before traveling to Ole Miss in week three. Leavitt must prove durability through the demanding schedule.
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The Toronto Star+3 Reposted by 3 other sources
New LSU QB Leavitt says he’s healthy, loving Louisiana and impressed by coach Lane Kiffin’s program
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Quarterback Sam Leavitt makes his decision to transfer to LSU sound like something out of a dream.
·Toronto, Canada
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Idaho Press+9 Reposted by 9 other sources
New LSU QB Leavitt says he's healthy, loving Louisiana and impressed by coach Lane Kiffin's program
New LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt has been taking first-team snaps in practice drills and offering assurances that his 2025 foot injury is no longer a matter of concern. Leavitt says he's been 100% for the past few months and doesn't…
·Cherokee County, United States
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Sam Leavitt’s surgically repaired foot is a hot topic for LSU. The QB has finally addressed it.
Arizona State transfer Sam Leavitt met with the LSU football media corps for the first time and discussed how his surgically repaired foot was healing ahead of the 2026 season. Lane Kiffin has said he’s full go.
·Los Angeles, United States
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