Lane Kiffin lands his QB for 2026 at LSU
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Lane Kiffin has secured a commitment from Arizona State transfer quarterback Sam Leavitt for LSU's 2026 season. Leavitt, the No. 1 player in the transfer portal according to 247Sports, had visited LSU, Tennessee, Miami, and Kentucky before choosing the Tigers. Kiffin personally met with Leavitt in Knoxville after his visit with Tennessee, which reportedly influenced Leavitt's decision.
Leavitt, originally from Oregon, began his collegiate career at Michigan State before transferring to Arizona State. He led the Sun Devils to a Big 12 title and a College Football Playoff appearance. Injuries limited him to seven games in 2025, but over two seasons, he amassed over 4,500 passing yards, 34 passing touchdowns, 10 rushing touchdowns, and nine interceptions.
Leavitt joins former Elon quarterback Landen Clark as part of LSU's recent quarterback acquisitions. Kiffin had also pursued Cincinnati transfer Brendan Sorsby, who
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