Particle.news
Download on the App Store

LSU Signs Top Transfer QB Sam Leavitt for Lane Kiffin’s Debut Season

The addition fills LSU's quarterback void under Lane Kiffin, with Leavitt recovering from a Lisfranc injury.

Overview

  • Reports from multiple outlets say Leavitt has signed with or is finalizing a deal with LSU after committing Monday, and a late Tennessee push did not change his decision.
  • Lane Kiffin prioritized Leavitt and met him in Knoxville during the accelerated January transfer window to secure the commitment.
  • Leavitt is the No. 1 quarterback in the portal and chose LSU after visits to Miami, Tennessee and Kentucky.
  • He led Arizona State to the 2024 Big 12 title and a College Football Playoff berth, with career totals of 4,652 passing yards and 36 touchdowns over two seasons as a starter.
  • Leavitt had season-ending Lisfranc surgery in late 2025 and is likely to miss spring practice, while LSU also added Elon transfer Landen Clark to rebuild its quarterback room.