Sam Leavitt’s first half against Ole Miss turned into a rough spotlight for all the wrong reasons.
LSU went to the break trailing 24-7, and the Arizona State transfer spent most of the opening two quarters under siege. Ole Miss got to him three times, with constant pressure making life miserable for LSU’s offensive line and leaving Leavitt scrambling to survive in the backfield.
Even when the pocket held, the offense never really found a rhythm. Leavitt was off target at times, throwing a few passes behind his receivers and failing to connect on many explosive plays. By halftime, he was 9 of 14 for 51 yards with no touchdowns, and his 3.6 yards per attempt painted a bleak picture for LSU’s chances in Oxford.
The reaction online came fast and harsh, with fans and observers piling on after the uneven start.
“Trinidad Chambliss is the difference in this game right now
Sam Leavitt doesn't look like he belongs on the same field
- T-Bob Hebert (@TBob53) September 20, 2026”
“Sam Leavitt refuses to keep his eyes down field. I simply do not know how you play QB in this league if you are looking for your open WRs down field.
- Preston Guy (@PGuy77) September 20, 2026”
“Sam Leavitt looks awful
- Blain Crain (@Blain_Crain) September 20, 2026”
“Sam leavitt is bad player
- year 24 (@johnrivers131) September 20, 2026”
“I refuse to believe LSU or Kiffin couldn't have bought a better QB than Sam Leavitt. This guy STINKS
- Barry (@BarryOnHere) September 20, 2026”
“Could Sam Leavitt be playing hurt?
- Joe Schad (@schadjoe) September 20, 2026”
“istg get sam leavitt out of the game
- Jay (@Jayxce) September 20, 2026”
“Sam Leavitt has never seen anything like this.
- Matt Barrie (@MattBarrie) September 20, 2026”
“Sam Leavitt play like a really athletic crackhead
- Hold The Mayo (@snowlikejonn) September 20, 2026”
“Sam Leavitt
- BearsShowYo (@BearsShowYo) September 20, 2026”
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