Overview
- Multiple outlets, citing ESPN's Pete Thamel, report Arizona State quarterback Sam Leavitt is expected to sign with LSU after visits to Kentucky, Tennessee and Miami.
- Leavitt brings two years of eligibility and a proven track record, including a 2024 Big 12 title run and College Football Playoff appearance with 4,652 career passing yards and 36 touchdowns.
- He is rehabbing a season-ending Lisfranc foot injury from 2025, leaving his participation in spring practice uncertain.
- Reporting credits Lane Kiffin's late trip to Knoxville as influential in the recruitment, which followed LSU's separate portal addition of Elon transfer Landen Clark.
- Tennessee outlets say the Volunteers were not told Leavitt was choosing LSU, underscoring a contested timeline as the portal window closes Jan. 16.