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LSU’s QB X-Factor Ready to Lead | Clemson Tigers Football News

LSU’s loaded 2026 roster, built for instant championship contention under Lane Kiffin, hinges on one X-factor: quarterback Sam Leavitt. The highest-paid player on the team at over $5 million, Leavitt returned from a serious foot injury and is now cleared to lead — a role ESPN says is critical to Kiffin’s success. A playoff-caliber QB who led Arizona State to a New Year’s Six appearance before his injury, Leavitt brings elite talent and a fresh environment to Baton Rouge. With big-name playmakers surrounding him and just 35 days until their opener against Clemson, all eyes are on Leavitt to…

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