Overview
- Sam Leavitt moved from Arizona State to LSU via the NCAA transfer portal and has publicly said he wanted a different, more intense daily practice and coaching structure.
- Leavitt arrives in Baton Rouge with a breakout redshirt‑freshman track record of nearly 3,000 passing yards, 24 touchdowns, a Big 12 title, and Freshman of the Year honors.
- His 2025 season was limited by a foot injury but LSU coach Lane Kiffin said Leavitt is now full strength and the team is focused on getting timing with the offense.
- Several outlets reported a reported $6 million figure for Leavitt’s move, but that number has not been independently verified in the coverage.
- The transfer highlights how top quarterbacks are being actively courted in the portal and raises immediate questions about Leavitt’s chemistry with new receivers and how quickly Kiffin’s system will produce results for LSU.