Overview
- LSU first listed starting quarterback Sam Leavitt as doubtful on Wednesday’s SEC availability report after he missed a workout with back spasms and upper‑body soreness.
- Following a limited Thursday walkthrough, LSU moved Leavitt to questionable on the nightly SEC update, meaning his status can still change before game time.
- Ole Miss staff and national reporters have expressed skepticism that the initial doubtful tag reflected true unavailability and suggested the listing could be strategic rather than strictly medical.
- If Leavitt cannot play, LSU would turn to Landen Clark or Husan Longstreet as starters, both of whom have taken relief snaps this season but have limited starting experience.
- The SEC requires nightly availability updates and a final report 90 minutes before kickoff and can fine schools $25,000 to $100,000 for inaccurate or late reports, making conference review and enforcement a live possibility.