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LSU QB Leavitt Upgraded to Questionable for Ole Miss Game
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In Short: LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt was upgraded from doubtful to questionable ahead of the Tigers' SEC opener against Ole Miss.
LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt was upgraded from doubtful to questionable on the team's Thursday injury report, ahead of the Tigers' SEC opener against Ole Miss. Leavitt had been listed as doubtful on Wednesday after missing practice with an upper-body injury.
Sources confirmed to CBS Sports that Leavitt participated in Thursday's walkthrough, indicating he may be closer to playing. Leavitt has struggled with injuries in the past, missing seven games over the last two seasons at Arizona State.
LSU's decision to upgrade Leavitt from doubtful to questionable could be scrutinized, as the SEC requires a final availability update 90 minutes before kickoff. If LSU is found to have overstated Leavitt's injury, severe sanctions could be imposed.
Leavitt's status remains uncertain, with LSU continuing to monitor his back spasms. He has thrown for 574 yards, two touchdowns, and four interceptions over LSU's first two games this season.
LSU head coach Lane Kiffin's return to Ole Miss adds another layer of intrigue to the game. Mississippi State Auditor Shad White joked about the possibility of Leavitt playing, hinting at the scrutiny surrounding the quarterback's status.
What's confirmed
- LSU upgraded quarterback Sam Leavitt from doubtful to questionable on its Thursday injury report ahead of this weekend's game at Ole Miss.
- Linebackers TJ Dottery and Tylen Singleton are listed as questionable.
- Golding said earlier this week that safety Sharif Denson was expected to return to practice, while Ole Miss was also hopeful Antonio Kite could work his way back.
- Evelyn's love for Ole Miss began when her daughter Katie attended the university on a volleyball scholarship.
- Posted by Evelyn Van Pelt | Sep 17, 2026 | Football OXFORD, Miss.
- — The second SEC availability report ahead of Saturday night’s Top-10 showdown between Ole Miss and LSU arrived Thursday, and one Rebel player is upgraded, while a corresponding LSU key player has also had his status adjusted upward.
- On Wednesday, LSU starting quarterback Sam Leavitt was listed as doubtful for the Magnolia Bowl matchup at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, immediately making his status one of the biggest things to watch as the week progresses.
- Under the SEC’s player availability policy, Ole Miss and LSU will issue updated reports Friday before releasing a final game-day report 90 minutes before kickoff.
What's still developing
- LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt shocked the college football world when he appeared on the initial SEC Availability Report this week.
- Not only did his name show up, but he was listed as "doubtful" ahead of the upcoming major matchup against Ole Miss.
- The injury designation indicates that Leavitt is supposed to have a 20% chance of playing...creating immediate questions about the LSU offense.
- Prior to the report release, there were no public indications of any physical limitation, or injury, for Leavitt during weekly practice sessions.
- If Leavitt remains listed as doubtful through Friday, LSU must make a definitive choice on gameday to upgrade him to available, downgrade him to out, or declare him a game time decision.
- If an investigation reveals that LSU has overstated Leavitt's injury, or attempted to deceive opponents, regarding his readiness...severe institutional and individual sanctions apply.
- Which could all be a problem for LSU if there are any concerns with Leavitt's injury designation, because LSU and the SEC have already been in court this season.
- SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey and LSU have gone back and forth with some really aggressive legal fighting.