Sam Leavitt Injury Update, LSU QB's Status Revealed for Ole Miss' Revenge Game vs. Lane Kiffin

LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt was removed from the injury report and will start for the No. 7 Tigers during their matchup with No. 8 Ole Miss on Saturday night, per Pete Nakos of On3.com.

Leavitt was initially listed as doubtful on Wednesday's availability report before he was upgraded to questionable on Thursday.

Saturday's SEC clash will represent LSU head coach Lane Kiffin's first game against his former team, as he previously left Ole Miss to join the Tigers during the 2025 season.

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