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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Jonnyblaze

Sunday at 5:11 PM

Leavitt might be the type that will stall a little longer to see if he can squeeze some more cash out of it. He has as much leverage right now as he’ll ever have as a college player.

Hoyacane1620

Sunday at 5:11 PM

edge said:
Is his bother his agent? I am having trouble understanding why he is involved

yep

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We’reBeckCane

Sunday at 5:11 PM

Trav said:
I see it's that time of year when everyone sh*ts their pants over the idea the coaches will just throw their hands up and hand the reins to Emory. It's become an annual tradition.

A tradition like no other. The Grandaddy of them all!

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Steve44

Sunday at 5:12 PM

CanesNation26 said:
We though we'd have him signed by now. According to LSU insiders, Leavitt is still negotiating with LSU and LSU’s staff feels they have a 50/50 shot.

Total speculation, but my gut tells me Leavitt (and his bro) has a hard on for Lane. The brother and Lane seem to have similar personalities. Hopefully we can overcome that.

exactly my thought. Can see Mario turned off by that schtick

Cribby

Sunday at 5:12 PM

tr1ck said:
Maybe waiting till that 7pm bat signal !! But who knows dennis is Mia he party with irvin last night?

That’s what I’m hoping

BALLHAWKU

Sunday at 5:14 PM

ssvir said:
Desperate times call for desperate measures ... what about Lagway and put him on the Heat get-in-shape workout. Lofton could be his workout buddy.

I liked Lagway but u got down voted for it lol

Problem2

Sunday at 5:14 PM

Honestly, Leavitt’s personality seems like the complete opposite of Ward and Beck. I’m surprised they actually want him this bad lol

Genghis Cane

Sunday at 5:14 PM

If you miss on Leavitt, you go all in on Simpson. That’s all you can do at this point.

aelmiami

Sunday at 5:15 PM

Bender said:
Nickel must suck really bad then.

Idk man. He’s still a true freshman. He was a 3 star for s reason. I didn’t have Nickel as the starter on my bingo card for next year anyway. I’d honestly hope EW has a better grasp on the system in year 3 than a year 1 guy. JMO.

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Steve44

Sunday at 5:17 PM

How did PITTs freshmen QB escape the portal madness?

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TheATLCane

Sunday at 5:17 PM

Genghis Cane said:
If you miss on Leavitt, you go all in on Simpson. That’s all you can do at this point.

I think they are doing that regardless

joeB954

Sunday at 5:17 PM

Steve44 said:
exactly my thought. Can see Mario turned off by that schtick

I don’t think Leavitt is the type of player you extremely overpay for either. This portal class is mid. Ty Simpson you give him what he wants.

PIPO

Sunday at 5:18 PM

Cribby said:
A great used car salesman down the road if football doesn’t work out .

Alex Del Piero

Sunday at 5:18 PM

aelmiami said:
Idk man. He’s still a true freshman. He was a 3 star for s reason. I didn’t have Nickel as the starter on my bingo card for next year anyway. I’d honestly hope EW has a better grasp on the system in year 3 than a year 1 guy. JMO.

I think the problem with Emory was never the lack of grasp on the system tbh, he has clearly some talent limitations for our level.

Based on the last time I saw him obviously,

Alex_Dynamix

Sunday at 5:19 PM

407cane said:
with Malachi toney

someone will QB here. even if they haven't hit the portal yet

he's legit top 2-3 WR in college next year, along with fletcher and a top 5 OL in the country - we'll find someone

Top 5 player overall in my eyes, Should be a Heisman contender next season

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plrwkyes

Sunday at 5:20 PM

people suggesting coleman dont understand he is 160 lb soaking wet

Cribby

Sunday at 5:21 PM

Alex Del Piero said:
I think the problem with Emory was never the lack of grasp on the system tbh, he has clearly some talent limitations for our level.

Based on the last time I saw him obviously,

Emory at practice is lights out . He’s just the opposite of a gamer . Against Iowa State he looked completely overwhelmed and shaken . Like he was a freshmen.

PIPO

Sunday at 5:21 PM

Schuylkill County Cane said:
Loveitt or Leavitt?!?

@JamesQuall

JustAFanHTX

Sunday at 5:21 PM

Problem2 said:
Honestly, Leavitt’s personality seems like the complete opposite of Ward and Beck. I’m surprised they actually want him this bad lol

How so? You just named two dudes who are completely opposite of each other too lol

Alex Del Piero

Sunday at 5:22 PM

Cribby said:
Emory at practice is lights out . He’s just the opposite of a gamer . Against Iowa State he looked completely overwhelmed and shaken . Like he was a freshmen.

No bueno either.