LSU Football is buzzing with anticipation as Lane Kiffin’s squad looks to reclaim its place at the top of the SEC.
At the center of that optimism is Sam Leavitt, the former Arizona State standout who has been handed the starting quarterback role for the Tigers.
Leavitt’s 2024 campaign was nothing short of spectacular; he threw for 2,885 yards and 24 touchdowns while adding 443 rushing yards and five scores on the ground.
The previous season ended abruptly when a foot injury forced him out after just seven games, a setback that still looms over his health outlook.
Coaches and analysts alike stress that the Tigers’ fortunes will hinge on his ability to stay on the field and guide the offense.
Health as the Deciding Factor
His arsenal of targets reads like a deep‑receiving corps, featuring Jayce Brown, Jackson Harris, Winston Watkins and tight end Trey'Dez Green, all of whom can stretch the field and create mismatches.
Matt Moscona of Locked on LSU recently warned that the team will not win the SEC unless Leavitt remains healthy, underscoring the quarterback’s pivotal role.
If the medical staff can keep him upright, LSU’s offense could become one of the most dynamic units in the conference, giving the program a realistic shot at a championship run.