It's here.
Game week for the most highly-anticipated game of the 2026 college football regular season has arrived. Come Saturday, Sept. 19, Lane Kiffin will be making his return to Oxford, Mississippi as the head coach of LSU football to face the Ole Miss Rebels, his former team.
For the first time in more than 60 years, No. 8 LSU (2-0) and No. 9 Ole Miss (2-0) enter the Magnolia Bowl both ranked inside the top 10, giving the game even more buzz.
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WHAT WENT WRONG FOR SAM LEAVITT V LATECH What went wrong for LSU football's Sam Leavitt against Louisiana Tech

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No. 8 LSU beat Louisiana Tech 45-14 on Sept. 12, but the Tigers led just 10-7 at halftime. LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt threw three interceptions in the game a week after the 51-10 rout of Clemson.
LSU coach Lane Kiffin said because the No. 8 Tigers (2-0) face No. 11 Ole Miss (2-0) on the road next on Sept. 19 (6:30 p.m., ABC), it might not have been such a bad thing that they struggled some vs Louisiana Tech.
"It was good because of that," Kiffin said of facing Ole Miss next. "We're getting ready to go on the road in the SEC vs a really good team that has played really well for years at that place.
"It was good because it's hard to get their (LSU's) attention after last week ... I'm glad it happened."
Ole Miss coach Pete Golding and the Rebels will go up against Kiffin less than one year after Kiffin left before the College Football Playoff.

#miss #good #Tech #tigers

TORRINGTON - Watching Nick Coleman and Kevin Leavitt run the ball for the Torrington football team in Friday night's season-opening 21-0 win over Kennedy, you might think they've been sharing the Raiders' backfield duties for ages, rather than being just the latest stars to shine in Torrington's single-wing galaxy.
When Coleman ran the ball - which he did 21 times for 160 yards and three touchdowns - there was Leavitt out ahead throwing a crisp block. When Leavitt ran the ball - which he did for 58 yards on 11 carries - there was Coleman doing the same.
They complemented each other as naturally as peanut **** er and jelly, Damon and Affleck, or - as their coach notes - thunder and lightning.
"We embrace (blocking)," said Coleman, a senior. "Single-wing offense, that's what it's about. There's no player above blocking, even if you're the quarterback, the tailback, whatever. You've got to go and make a block."
"I'd do anything for (Coleman). If I have to make a block, I'm doing whatever I can for him," Leavitt, a sophomore, said.

#block

While the Cleveland Browns' 2026-27 NFL season is set to begin on Sunday, many fans will continue to tune into the 2026 college football season in hopes of a new quarterback.
Last week, the quarterback viewing guide highlighted LSU's Sam Leavitt and Ole Miss' Trinidad Chambliss as two names to watch for in Week One. Both quarterbacks thrived in their primetime matchups, and this weekend, there are even more prospects in key contests.
Here are three quarterbacks Browns fans should watch during Week Two of the 2026 college football season.
Saturday at 12:00 PM EST vs Oklahoma State (ESPN)
After barely surviving a potential upset against the Boise State Broncos in Week One, the Oregon Ducks will not receive an easy break on Saturday.

#Browns #quarterback #watch

LSU avoided punishment from the SEC's presidents and chancellors as possible consequences were discussed at a special meeting Sept. 10.
The conference's 16 CEOs met virtually to decide whether or not the league could subject LSU football and head coach Lane Kiffin to punitive damages after the program's pursuit of trying to add former professional athletes to its roster.
After discussions, the SEC announced that no action was going to be taken against LSU at this time.
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SAM LEAVITT, LANE KIFFIN PERFECT PAIR LSU football QB Sam Leavitt and Lane Kiffin are both 'mavericks'

#landry #Football

The first full weekend of college football is behind us and, man, there's a lot to unpack. There weren't many marquee games (one to be exact) but we learned a little bit. The off season noise seems to be just that, noise. Are there already coaches on the hotseat? Definitely. A conference has some explaining to do. Finally, look at all those quarterbacks. The draft next year will be historic.
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA - SEPTEMBER 05: Running back Dilin Jones #13 of the LSU Tigers is defended by safety Corey Myrick #22 of the Clemson Tigers during the first half of a game at Tiger Stadium on September 05, 2026 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (Photo by Tyler Kaufman/Getty Images)
"I want to announce my presence with authority!"- Nuke Laloosh
They were already dominating the news cycle but LSU threw a fastball to the ear flap of college football Saturday night. Lawsuits, injunctions, talk of expulsion all went by the wayside. As if all that wasn't enough, Mother Nature decided to prolong the mess with a two-hour weather delay. No matter, Lane Kiffin had the most prepared team in the country. Say what you will about Kiffin (and you can say plenty). He's smug, petty and can't resist poking anyone, anytime. He can also coach the ****** out of a football team and Saturday was Exhibit A. LSU made Clemson look absolutely inferior for 60 minutes, racking up 644 yards making everyone embarrassed for the ACC Tigers.
LSU was crisp, efficient, disciplined and out to make a point. They'll only get better. Sam Leavitt was the weak spot if you want to call it that. Yes, he ran and threw it all over the field but he had batted ****** , missed a few throws and had an interception. If this is his least efficient game of the season, put him on the Heisman watchlist now. I see LSU jumping a few teams when the rankings come out. Look for them around number six. LSU is coming.

#Football #september #saturday

President Trump is set to speak on the first night of the Republican National Committee's (RNC) convention in Dallas on Sept. 9.
"The Greatest RALLY of them all," Trump wrote on Truth Social Friday. "I'll be speaking on night one, and hanging around for an earlier closing, and lots of music, on night two!!! See you in Dallas."
Vice President Vance is set to deliver his keynote address on the second and final night of the conference alongside Trump's closing remarks. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Attorney General Todd Blanche and former press secretary Karoline Leavitt are set to deliver more keynote addresses throughout the convention.
Trump had previously said in an August statement, "I will be with you both nights, and rarin' to go. See you in Dallas!"
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton will be among those in attendance.

#dallas #president #Attorney

LSU football QB Sam Leavitt made his anticipated Tiger Stadium debut on Saturday night. LSU signed Leavitt as the top-ranked quarterback in the transfer portal. Leavitt spent the last two years at Arizona State before searching for a new home.
Leavitt's 2025 was cut short by foot surgery. That injury kept Leavitt out through much of spring practice and he didn't hit full stride until the summer. There were questions. Would Leavitt be rusty? Would the foot injury linger and affect his mobility? How would Leavitt gel with a transfer-heavy offense?
Those concerns were put to rest on Saturday night. Leavitt's mobility was more than find -- it was elite. Leavitt ran for over 100 yards and averaged 9.3 yards per carry. The LSU QB found the end zone twice with his legs.
Leavitt put up strong numbers in the air, too, throwing for 230 yards and finding Winston Watkins for a touchdown. Here's a look at Leavitt's LSU debut by the numbers.
16/28, 230 yards, 8.2 yards per attempt, one touchdown, one interception, 95.0 QBR

#yards

The LSU Tigers opened the Lane Kiffin era with a statement, crushing the Clemson Tigers 51-10 on Saturday night in Louisiana.
The win came amid all the ruckus around Kiffin and LSU's legal fight with the SEC over their use of former NFL players. Despite not using Dae'Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris, LSU dominated, and Kiffin took a playful shot at the situation, a moment that quickly caught the attention of college football fans.
Early in the game, Clemson grabbed a 3-0 lead after LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt threw an interception on the second play. From there, though, Kiffin's squad flipped the game completely and scored 31 unanswered points.
By halftime, LSU had built a 31-3 advantage, giving Kiffin the perfect setup for a cheeky response.
"Imagine if we had pro players," Kiffin said at halftime.

#saturday

Karoline Leavitt made a stylish appearance on her final day as White House press secretary, turning heads with a polished navy dress and glamorous look as she wrapped up her tenure on Aug. 27. The White House confirmed that Aug. 27 was her final day in the role.
The mom of two appeared in front of the cameras wearing a fitted navy blue dress featuring a V-shaped neckline and short sleeves. She paired the look with softly waved blonde hair and a bright makeup look.
Her longtime glam team also marked the occasion on social media. Hair and makeup artist Brittany Danielle, who has worked with Leavitt and other members of the administration, shared a photo of Karoline from her final day and reflected on their time working together.
"Last day serving as Press Secretary. I glammed her up this morning, but the humidity had other plans! So grateful for all the glam days we've shared, and I know the future holds many more. Here's to the next chapter and many more mornings getting camera-ready together!" Danielle wrote.
The post prompted reactions from followers, with one person commenting, "Absolutely beautiful."

#final #press #secretary

LSU Tigers football printable 2026 schedule with dates, times and TV lineup originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
LSU already is at the center of controversy in its first season under former Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin. The Tigers are fighting for the right to have players who participated in NFL training camps join the program.
Whether or not those players join the team, how the ordeal affects team chemistry will be worth watching. At LSU and most SEC schools, players who fought for their starting jobs through camp likely consider themselves NFL prospects and may not appreciate players parachuting in and taking their playing time at the last minute.

Either way, LSU has plenty of talent. Sam Leavitt, a transfer quarterback from Arizona State, is potentially one of the nation's best. He'll be throwing to tight end Trey'Dez Green, who enters the season with 46 career receptions for 534 yards and 11 touchdowns. Safety Ty Benefeld, a transfer from Boise State, is expected to anchor the defense.
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You can download a printable schedule via the link below. It includes a full list of dates and opponents for LSU's 2026 season.

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The Tigers open at home on Sept. 5 against Clemson.

#tigers #sporting

Ranking college football's new head coaches: Will Lane Kiffin, James Franklin, or someone else have best Year 1? originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The 2025-26 college football coaching carousel was one of the most dramatic we've seen in some time. At the power-conference level, it was headlined by Lane Kiffin becoming one of the sport's biggest villains when he left Ole Miss for LSU in the middle of a College Football Playoff season.
Last year also saw James Franklin go from being Penn State's second-winningest coach in school history to a new face at Virginia Tech. Michigan then landed longtime Utah veteran Kyle Whittingham in a late-cycle hire.
No one has a crystal ball, of course, but the sporting world lives for predictions. With that, we try to rank all 17 of the new power-conference head coaches to find out who will make the most noise and finish their first seasons the strongest.

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You are probably rolling your eyes, but Kiffin has earned this spot. The Tigers' roster is one of the most talented in the nation, featuring big-time transfer portal additions in quarterback Sam Leavitt, EDGE rusher Princewell Umanmielen and receiver Eugene Wilson III.

#college #franklin #Football #head

Head coach Lane Kiffin put together a talented roster ahead of his first season leading LSU football. Six of those players, returners and transfers, were recognized as being among the best in the game on ESPN's top-100 college players list.
LSU signed the nation's top transfer portal class, bringing in over 40 transfers. The new crop includes the portal's top player in quarterback Sam Leavitt and the top offensive lineman in Jordan Seaton. Kiffin also brought Princewill Umanmielen and others over from Ole Miss, where he coached for six seasons.
The Tigers also retained some of their biggest weapons from last year. Tight end Trey'Dez Green and linebacker Whit Weeks will run it back as well as freshman All-American cornerback DJ Pickett. The future NFL stars will attempt to take LSU back to the postseason for the first time since 2019, when Joe Burrow led the program to the national championship.
Offseason buzz puts LSU among the best programs in the nation with College Football Playoff expectations. Whether it can knock off some of the SEC ****** ans on its schedule remains to be seen but the talent on the team is undeniable.
Here are the six players named to ESPN's top-100 college football players list.

#Football #first #back

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Karoline Leavitt is saying goodbye to her job and ****** o to a brand-new Louis Vuitton haul.
The soon-to-be former White House Press Secretary — who turned 29 on Monday, August 24 — shared a photo of her birthday gifts from husband Nicholas Riccio to her Instagram Story, per People.
The snap, posted on August 24, showed two iconic orange Louis Vuitton boxes tied neatly with blue ribbon alongside three pink envelopes labeled "Mom," "Momma" and "My Wife."
While she did not share what her husband, 60, purchased from the luxury retailer, the happy couple will likely be spending more time together in the coming weeks as Leavitt says goodbye to her White House job.
Just two months after welcoming her daughter, Viviana, Leavitt announced she will be vacating her role within President Donald Trump's administration at the end of August.

#leavitt #vuitton #goodbye

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President Donald Trump heads into the second half of his term with key vacancies among his senior White House staff. That means whoever comes off the bench must contend with the possibility of a Democratic-controlled Congress, a slew of subpoenas, a lingering war in the Middle East and an open Republican presidential primary.
James Braid, the top liaison to Congress, this week announced his exit. Press secretary Karoline Leavitt said she would depart the week before. Replacements for either have not been announced.
Though it's not unusual for staff to depart around the midterms, Trump's desire to run the country through a handful of close, fiercely loyal aides means each loss is more impactful than in a White House where power and responsibility are more diffuse.
These departures don't guarantee a tougher road for the administration, but they inject a dose of uncertainty at an already tenuous time, when the president is facing a slew of challenges — both foreign and domestic.
"I think people are seeing the writing on the wall and thinking Republicans probably aren't going to have the House, might not have the Senate either, and things are going to be stalled," said an official who served in Trump's first term, who like others in this article was granted anonymity to speak candidly.

#House

Karoline Leavitt may soon be stepping away from her role as White House press secretary after announcing her resignation to spend more time with her growing family, but she is still making public appearances alongside President Donald Trump.
Earlier this month, the 28-year-old was seen with Trump at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, where she turned heads in a striking red dress.
The press secretary wore a bright red, sleeveless midi dress featuring a collar neckline and gold embellishment at the center. She paired the look with beige pumps and carried a cream-colored tote bag. Staying true to her signature glamorous style, Leavitt wore her blonde hair down.
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Leavitt has remained a prominent figure in the Trump administration, frequently making headlines for both her political role and her polished style. Even after announcing her departure, attention has remained focused on what she will do next.

#leavitt #role #secretary

The transfer portal has transformed college football.

Teams are able to improve with just a few signings. Players have more freedom to find the best opportunities, and everyone has a capable quarterback now.

Who are the best players at their new schools? Here are the 25 most important transfers – other than the quarterbacks, who get their own special mention.
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We could've done an entire list just on the quarterbacks, so let's start this off by lumping them all into one quick-hit list.

The ten best quarterback transfers: 1) Darian Mensah, Miami (Duke); 2) Josh Hoover, Indiana (TCU); 3) Sam Leavitt, LSU (Arizona State); 4) Dylan Raiola, Oregon (Nebraska); 5) Byrum Brown, Auburn (USF); 6) Drew Mestemaker, Oklahoma State (North Texas); 7) Rocco Becht, Penn State (Iowa State); 8) DJ Lagway, Baylor (Florida); 9) Alberto Mendoza, Georgia Tech (Indiana); 10) Colton Joseph, Wisconsin (Old Dominion)

The 25 best non-quarterback transfers are …
Former School: Auburn
The massive 6-8, 354-pound tackle started at Virginia Tech, left for Auburn, and now he'll be the starting left tackle for the Seminoles.
– Florida State 2026 Team Preview
Former School: Wake Forest
Part of the all new Red Raider defensive front, the 6-4, 300-pound former Demon Deacon has the quickness to be a terror of an interior pass rusher.
– Texas Tech 2026 Team Preview

#teams

College football turns over the player pool via graduation and transfer portal defections at a dizzying rate in the modern era. Here is a list of my favorite breakout players available in Yahoo Standard P4 College Fantasy Football Leagues.
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One thing is clear when it comes to the QB position in Yahoo Standard Scoring Leagues that utilize 4-point passing touchdown formats: rushing production is imperative. Of the top-10 scoring quarterbacks last year, six of them rushed for 400+ yards and all 10 top scorers topped the 200+ yard rushing barrier.
For his part, Leavitt fits LSU head coach Lane Kiffin's QB archetype perfectly, evoking comparisons to CFF stars Matt Corral and Jaxson Dart. Leavitt averaged a strong 22.5 fantasy PPG in his seven appearances before suffering a season-ending injury. He has the tools and plays in the perfect system to compliment his dual-threat skill set and create explosive college fantasy football production.
With starting RB Jonah Coleman compromised with a leg injury for the second half of the year, Mohammed ripped off two-straight 100-yard games to end the regular season. His 14-carry, 105 yard showing against rival Oregon was an important game for him, as then-Oregon DC Tosh Lupoi took the Cal head coaching job in the offseason and immediately moved to bring in Mohammed to lead the Bears' backfield. For CFF purposes, he secured 17-of-19 targets for 138 yards in 2025 and should have a clear path to 180+ rush attempts with 30+ receptions in Berkley.

#leagues #mohammed #oregon

Former Biden press secretary Jen Psaki scathingly attacked her Trump counterpart Karoline Leavitt on Thursday, claiming she faced hardly any tough questions in the briefing room and had no interest in engaging in good faith discussions.
"The relationship between the press and the White House is supposed to be adversarial by design," Psaki said on MS NOW, formerly MSNBC, where she was hired after her performance on then-President Biden's behalf from 2021 to 2022. "I mean, the press in the room are supposed to push for more access, for more information. And there are times when it's absolutely appropriate for the press secretary to push back. But Karoline Leavitt didn't want to engage in good faith with those reporters and their tough questions.
"And so, instead, she did everything she could to reshape that briefing room into her own personal safe ******* e where she rarely had to answer a tough question, hardly ever. I mean, she only briefed once or twice a week, max."
President Donald Trump announced this week that Leavitt would be exiting her role as press secretary to prioritize her family. The youngest person to hold the role in history, Leavitt has held the role since Trump took office again last year, and her replacement has not been named.
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#press #president

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Roughly a thousand spectators cheered as teens Kylie Ritchie of Connecticut and Bridget Kavan of Nebraska ran from platform to platform, swinging on monkey bars and a rope, heaving weights and clambering up a wall in an American Ninja Warrior-like competition.
Among the onlookers was President Donald Trump, who watched the semi-finals and finals of the Patriot Games on Aug. 11. He later presented the two winners — a boy and a girl — with two golden trophies and $125,000 in scholarship prize money each.
Joining Trump inside the sprawling Spire Academy athletic facility located just outside Geneva in Northeast Ohio's wine country were Ohio Republican Sen. Bernie Moreno, White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt and ESPN personality Pat McAfee.
Speaking in a mid-event interview, Trump said the athletes were doing "fantastically well" and that he was looking forward to watching the finals.
"This has been as exciting as everything; I didn't know what to expect," Trump said of the Patriot Games.

#House #platform #ritchie

The 2027 NFL Draft will take place in Washington, D.C. next year. In that draft, the Vikings still have their first-round pick, but a lot could happen in the next 9 months. Before then, though, there will be plenty of speculation and buildup for the team and who they may add to the roster through the draft in a class that many are saying could be one of generational wealth.
NFLMocks.com's Tarringo Basile-Vaughan recently released the latest 2027 NFL mock draft of the cycle, which has the team going with a quarterback we don't often see in first-round mocks. He projects them to land LSU passer Sam Leavitt.
Basile-Vaughn explains the Leavitt pick, writing, "The Vikings are another team on the market for a franchise quarterback or at least someone to come in and create competition at the position if J.J. McCarthy doesn't take command of the position. With the No. 14 overall pick, the Vikings make Sam Leavitt the sixth quarterback off the board in the 2027 NFL Draft. In transferring to LSU after two seasons at Arizona State, Leavitt will get an opportunity to increase his draft stock under the guidance of Lane Kiffin and his high-tempo offensive style of football. With his elite arm strength and passing efficiency, playing under Kevin O'Connell could be the perfect fit for Leavitt and a Vikings team looking for consistency at the position."
If O'Connell wants a project, Leavitt fits the bill. He has shown he has the arm talent of a top NFL prospect but everything else in his game remains a major question mark. It would take a lot for him at LSU to showcase himself as a top 15 pick as they are projecting.
This article originally appeared on Vikings Wire: Vikings land a new QB in another 2027 NFL Mock Draft

#draft #Vikings #quarterback #position

BATON ROUGE — LSU football officially wrapped up its first full week of fall camp with its sixth practice Tuesday, Aug. 11.
The team's first week ended with its first session in full pads at the Charles McClendon Practice Facility. No. 13 LSU is set to open Lane Kiffin's first season as head coach in 25 days when it hosts No. 23 Clemson for a marquee, Week 1 showdown inside Tiger Stadium Sept. 5 (6:30 p.m. CT, ABC).
Kiffin and his team worked through drills as media were allowed to view two periods of Tuesday's practice.
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#first #practice #full

The college football world will descend on Baton Rouge for Week 1 of the 2026 season. LSU football hosts Clemson in the back half of a home-and-home. College GameDay, ESPN's morning show, will tape live on LSU's campus to ring in the season.
LSU always brings one of the most lively crowds to College GameDay. There will be a lot of buzz around the state on September 5. Lane Kiffin will lead the Tigers onto the field for the first time as LSU's head coach. The team is filled with highly-touted newcomers, such as quarterback Sam Leavitt.
One of the most exciting parts of College GameDay comes toward the end when the guest picker takes the table alongside Nick Saban, Pat McAfee and Kirk Herbstreit to cast votes for that day's slate of games. The picker typically has a connection to the host school.
Recent guest pickers for LSU include Paul Skenes and Livvy Dunne. Other schools dip more into the entertainment **** e of celebrities who are fans of the school and not necessarily alumni.
Here are five potential College Gameday guest pickers for LSU vs. Clemson.

#college #clemson #season #picker

Darren Elkins and Yadier del Valle meet on the UFC Fight Night 284 main card Saturday at Meta APEX in Las Vegas. Check out this quick breakdown of the matchup from MMA Junkie ***** yst Dan Tom.
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Elkins (29-12 MMA, 19-11 UFC) enters the cage for the final time. His last fight was a first-round TKO loss against Julian Erosa, which took place last April. The 42-year-old won the two fights prior: a third round-submission of TJ Brown and a unanimous decision over Daniel Pineda.
Del Valle (10-1 MMA, 2-1 UFC) aims to rebound from his first UFC loss, which came in February by unanimous decision against Jordan Leavitt. His first two UFC appearances were first-round finishes of Connor matthews and Isaac Dulgarian.

#first #valle #unanimous

Andrew Surprenant hit every green and didn't card a bogey as he shot to the top of the leaderboard of the New Hampshire Stroke Play Championship on Wednesday.
The Beaver Meadow Golf Course member posted an 8-under-par 63 at Pease Golf Course in Portsmouth on the second day of the 54-hole tournament.
Surprenant, a 20-year-old Boscawen resident, is at 8-under 134 and owns a one-stroke lead on second-place Joe Leavitt entering the final round on Thursday at Portsmouth Country Club in Greenland.
Surprenant has shown superb ball striking during the tournament. The Southern New Hampshire University golfer hit 17 of 18 greens on Tuesday, when he carded an even-par 71 at Breakfast Hill Golf Club in Greenland to finish the first round tied for fifth place.
Thursday's final round will feature the low 40 players after the tournament's first two days.

#club #stroke

Two days before fall camp begins, LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt has already landed on the watch list for one of the most prestigious awards in all of college football: the Maxwell Award.
Leavitt was rated as the highest-ranked player in the transfer portal during the offseason. Since joining LSU under Lane Kiffin and Charlie Weis Jr., the buzz surrounding him has only continued to grow. Last month, we reported that Leavitt has the 10th-best odds to win the Heisman Trophy, ranking third among SEC quarterbacks.
Leavitt possesses a tremendous amount of physical talent and is now paired with what many believe are the best play designers and play callers in college football. Put that kind of talent in an offense like this, combine it with the LSU brand, and the sky is literally the limit.
We've seen something similar before with another former Arizona State quarterback, Jayden Daniels.
The difference is that when Daniels arrived at LSU, there were questions about the type of player he was, and he was coming off a disappointing season. Leavitt, on the other hand, was coming off an outstanding year that was unfortunately cut short by injury.

#daniels #college #talent