Overview
- The SEC injury/availability report released Wednesday night included LSU starting quarterback Sam Leavitt with a doubtful designation for Saturday’s game in Oxford.
- Multiple outlets reported Leavitt has a sore throwing shoulder and did not throw at Wednesday practice, which prompted the doubtful listing on the initial report.
- Ole Miss coaches told reporters they do not believe the listing is sincere and are preparing as if Leavitt will play, a stance that has been echoed by sportsbooks adjusting lines.
- A later update reported by CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz said Leavitt took part in an LSU walkthrough, keeping his status unresolved until further availability releases.
- If Leavitt is ruled out the likely starters are Landen Clark or Husan Longstreet, and the SEC’s reporting rules — which define doubtful as unlikely to play and allow fines for misleading reports — mean Thursday, Friday and the 90‑minute pregame reports will determine compliance and the game-day outcome.