LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt was unexpectedly listed as doubtful for Saturday’s rivalry game at Ole Miss, despite no visible injury after last week’s win over Louisiana Tech. Coach Lane Kiffin offered no hint of Leavitt’s condition in a Monday press conference, raising questions about possible gamesmanship under SEC rules. The SEC’s availability report policy defines "doubtful" as a 25% chance to play and prohibits misleading disclosures, with penalties up to $100,000 for football programs.

Leavitt, a top transfer from Arizona State, accounted for three touchdowns in a season‑opening win over Clemson but struggled with three interceptions against Louisiana Tech, completing 25 of 38 passes for 344 yards. Backup quarterbacks Husan Longstreet and Landen Clark are ready to step in, with Clark having completed seven of ten passes for 109 yards and a touchdown in limited action. The situation is being closely monitored by SEC commissioner Greg Sankey, who has discretion to impose sanctions if violations are found.