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LSU's Leavitt Cleared to Start Against Ole Miss
Confirmed
In Short: LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt, who was previously listed as doubtful due to back spasms, is now cleared to play.
LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt is now listed as available to start against Ole Miss, according to the SEC's final availability report released Friday night.
Fans were initially concerned when Leavitt was listed as doubtful on Wednesday due to back spasms, but his status improved to questionable on Thursday.
The source told ESPN’s Heather Dinich that Leavitt is 'available' to start, providing relief to LSU supporters.
Along with Leavitt, two other LSU players were also upgraded to ready for the game.
The LSU Tigers are set to face Ole Miss in a top-10 clash, and the team will now have their full roster available for the matchup.
What this adds
The progression from doubtful to available indicates an improvement in Leavitt's condition, though the exact nature of his recovery remains unspecified.
Background
LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt, who was previously listed as doubtful due to back spasms, is now cleared to play.
What's confirmed
- On Friday Night, the final availability report of the weekend came out, and every LSU fan should be thrilled as Sam Leavitt is no longer listed.
What's still developing
- The reports have indicated that Sam Leavitt has been dealing with back spasms, which makes it tougher to project what he's dealing with and if it'll flare up.