LSU QB Sam Leavitt Cleared for Ole Miss Game

LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt has been cleared to play in Saturday's highly anticipated SEC matchup against Ole Miss, ending a week of speculation surrounding his injury status. The development was confirmed on Friday, September 19, when Leavitt was removed from the SEC availability report. The situation began on Wednesday, September 17, when LSU initially listed Leavitt as doubtful for the game. The designation immediately raised questions, as Leavitt did not appear to suffer an injury during the team's previous victory over Louisiana Tech. By Thursday, September 18, his status was upgraded to questionable, and he participated in the team's walkthrough. The initial doubtful listing drew skepticism from Ole Miss staff, who reportedly did not believe the report was sincere. The doubt was echoed publicly by former Ole Miss coach Nick Saban and current Alabama defensive coordinator Pete Golding. Saban stated he was "100" percent confident Leavitt would play, while Golding, who previously worked with LSU coach Lane Kiffin at Ole Miss, suggested the report was a strategic move.