Arizona State QB Transfer Sam Leavitt Signing With LSU

Trinton Breeze

Yesterday at 11:57 AM 1 min read

As reported by ESPN, the top quarterback in the transfer portal, Sam Leavitt, is reportedly signing with Lane Kiffin and the LSU Tigers after visiting several other schools.

The news came from ESPN's Pete Thamel, who mentioned on Monday morning that Sam Leavitt is likely to choose the LSU Tigers over other schools like Miami, Kentucky, and Tennessee, where he also took visits.

During the 2024 season at Arizona State, he passed for more than 2,800 yards, threw 24 touchdowns with just six interceptions, and added over 400 rushing yards along with five rushing touchdowns. Even though his 2025 season was cut short by injuries, Leavitt remained effective. He threw for over 1,600 yards, completed 10 touchdown passes with only three interceptions, and rushed for an additional 300 yards and five touchdowns.

Now, Miami will need to focus on finding a new quarterback. Whoever they target, they will likely pursue hard after missing out on the top quarterback.

This situation is disappointing... But we’ll see who steps up next.

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Steve44

Sunday at 3:49 PM

One9 said:
idk man, this dude feels like a supergenius. he probably got this announcement timed up for some hype.
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Thats Leaviit brother? Sounds real un-mormon to me

MasterBlaster

Sunday at 3:49 PM

Jedi Master Cane said:
Kind of my point....it's not next season yet and you have no idea what they have going on behind the scenes.

He's earned the benefit of the doubt.....THAT'S the point YOU are missing.

For sure he's earned the benefit of the doubt, whatever the plan is, I hope we get our guy.

tr1ck

Sunday at 3:50 PM

He deff using somebody for leverage hopefully its not us

Damiencane86

Sunday at 3:51 PM

JackMcClinton89 said:
It would be a waste to throw a 4+ million bag at Leavitt just to attempt to squeeze out 10 wins next year (especially with his added injury concerns). Take a chance on the young guys at QB, and make sure to keep Toney locked in for 2026 and 2027. It was worth risking it with Beck this year since we had a roster that could compete, but next year we return almost no production outside of RB/DB/Toney.

Starting Emory next season would be a waste though. You have to start Nickel/Coleman and see what you have there, and that will guide the portal decision for the 2027 season. Going 8-4/9-3 with Emory vs 6-6/7-5 with Nickel for example does nothing for you.

The most disappointing thing so far this portal cycle has been the failure to get Perich and Biles, we really should have went all in on those two (and maybe we did but whiffed, hard to tell). This is lining up very similar to when UM basketball made the Final 4 and then couldn't capitalize.

Handsome Squidbum

Sunday at 3:52 PM

smack99 said:
Run Malicat every play. Probably more effective than Emory starting.

I found another qb prospect with a lot of potential. 6’5” 225 lbs. Hasn’t had a chance to be a full time starter because his team has been getting experienced transfer QBs each year. In his limited starting experience, helped his team knock off the conference powerhouse and almost helped engineer a massive upset over an undefeated P4 opponent late in the season.

Not usually considered a dual threat, but in HS competed in track and field events and was a district qualifier in the 110 and 300-meter hurdles as a sophomore.

As a HS senior, completed 161 of 257 pass attempts (62.6 percent) for 2,049 yards with 21 TD and 4 INT. Also carried the ball 58 times for 238 yards and 2 more scores.

As a junior- In 9 games (missed one game due to injury), completed just over 63 percent of his passes for 2,168 yards with 16 TD to go against 3 INT. Added 64 rushing yards and 4 more scores on the ground.

https://www.sun-sentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/tfl-l-um-williams-quarterback-01.jpg?w=467

Cane787pr

Sunday at 3:52 PM

One9 said:
idk man, this dude feels like a supergenius. he probably got this announcement timed up for some hype.
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To be fair.. our guys do this all the time after a big win. Especially against rivals ..

Cajuncane

Sunday at 3:52 PM

Cribby said:
Simpson was the guy I was pulling for . I was hoping we’d talk him out of the draft or him pull out like Cam. He was one of the few guys I’ve always heard.

I still think it’s him in the end…