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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Bender

Sunday at 4:44 PM

Cribby said:
I was told a week ago Emory is head and shoulders better and they don’t want him leaving.

Nickel must suck really bad then.

Handsome Squidbum

Sunday at 4:44 PM

Cribby said:
I was told a week ago Emory is head and shoulders better and they don’t want him leaving.

Cribby

Sunday at 4:45 PM

Canesmia01 said:
if they actually go the Emory route I wish they decided that earlier so they could spend that money on some of the more premium portal transfers. Of course, with the natty next week I couldn’t care less until January 20th.

I don’t think that’ll happen. I think they trust him to be the man in case of an emergency. Not being the guy

Problem2

Sunday at 4:45 PM

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We’reBeckCane

Sunday at 4:47 PM

I mean you have to be foolish to go to LSU after that mess…UT, whatever.

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CanesSkins26

Sunday at 4:47 PM

Cribby said:
I don’t think that’ll happen. I think they trust him to be the man in case of an emergency. Not being the guy

If that’s the case, where do you see them pivoting of Leavitt goes elsewhere?

1mg of Epi

Sunday at 4:47 PM

Garnacho said:
That’s his agent…

Pretty bad look. So Leavitt ain’t the best decision maker.

Alex_Dynamix

Sunday at 4:48 PM

Bender said:
Nickel must suck really bad then.

I’ve been saying all year that I think Coleman will be the next HS guy to start @ the U

Zanecane

Sunday at 4:49 PM

@Cribby you know you miss it... drop that Steph Curry GIF and get this place POPPIN

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TheATLCane

Sunday at 4:49 PM

Hoyacane1620 said:
it's been hinted that this is part of the "character concerns" issue

Easy to see why. Looks like his brother earned about $5M total over his NFL career. He's trying to make up for that now

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Odin

Sunday at 4:49 PM

Alex_Dynamix said:
I’ve been saying all year that I think Coleman will be the next HS guy to start @ the U

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Maybe but 2 or 3 years from today.

Sunday at 4:49 PM

MasterBlaster said:
Don't be so sure, nothing is certain except death.

Bender

Sunday at 4:50 PM

Alex_Dynamix said:
I’ve been saying all year that I think Coleman will be the next HS guy to start @ the U

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If Coleman is not better than Emory by this time next year, our QB HS recruiting needs a complete reshaping, cause there's something wrong if people can't beat out the beta version of Mac Jones with a shot arm.

CanesFan20

Sunday at 4:50 PM

Cribby said:
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Emory is in another stratosphere as the other guys. It’s not even a conversation. Coleman shows up he’ll need S&C badly

If that's the case than Coleman and Nickel never should have been recruited. Everything we have seen from Emory in actual games has been awful. He didn't even look against Bethune Cookman and his 2nd half against Iowa State was some of the worst QB play we have ever seen in Canes history.

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YLCANE

Sunday at 4:50 PM

IndayArtHauz said:
Thank God our players don’t take the field like some of yall take the board.

It’s crazy
Got some serious worrywart betas
On here
F ing relax
It’s gonna be handled and we will all be pleased

ajamaican

Sunday at 4:50 PM

ristwasdown said:
I'm going to somehow be depressed the same week we're in the NC aren't I?

Eyes on the prize, brotha.

Have faith in Mario to figure things out. He’s earned that, IMO.

1mg of Epi

Sunday at 4:51 PM

ReggaeCane said:
I can't wait to hear how, "...the staff has full confidence in Emory....he's worked really hard to improve....he just has to manage the game...."

You remember where this program had been the last 20 years? They can tell us Mali will be both starting qb and slot, and we should shut the **** up and look forward to our QB throwing himself dimes.

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YLCANE

Sunday at 4:52 PM

joeB954 said:
Would Raiola rather go sit the bench for a year at Oregon. For a coach that just got his shiiiit pushed in. Or come here and start and win a title next year

The ladder

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Steve44

Sunday at 4:53 PM

Hoyacane1620 said:
do you really think nothing has been going on all this time? It's been said over and over they weren't doing any public visits, commitments etc until after the Fiesta bowl. We cannot lose any more depth at this point.

I think calls were made to express interest yes. There are limited opportunities for desirable destination spots, and limited opportunities for desirable QBs. Cant expect teams, players, agents, families to wait 8-9 days until we were ready. I think that shrinks the available talent pool obviously.

Cribby

Sunday at 4:53 PM

CanesFan20 said:
If that's the case than Coleman and Nickel never should have been recruited. Everything we have seen from Emory in actual games has been awful. He didn't even look against Bethune Cookman and his 2nd half against Iowa State was some of the worst QB play we have ever seen in Canes history.

Coleman needs about twenty pounds but his arm talent is second to none .