Sam Leavitt Addresses ASU Fans After LSU Transfer
The late note closes a quiet exit, signaling his move into Lane Kiffin’s rebuild at LSU.
Overview
- Leavitt posted a brief Instagram thank-you to Arizona State on Jan. 16, writing that he has nothing but love for the program and tagging #Sundevil4life.
- He has transferred to LSU under new head coach Lane Kiffin and retains two years of eligibility, per multiple reports earlier in the week.
- Leavitt helped ASU win the 2024 Big 12 title and earn a College Football Playoff first-round bye, accounting for 29 total touchdowns that season.
- In 2025 he was limited to seven games by injury, going 5–2 in his starts as Arizona State finished 3–3 without him.
- The message followed weeks without public comment and absences from team events, and fan reaction to its timing was mixed.