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Portal Panic? Kiffin Makes Emergency Trip for Sam Leavitt After LSU Visit

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Jan 10, 2026
Lane Kiffin makes a surprising trip to Knoxville in pursuit of quarterback Sam Leavitt after his LSU visit didn't go as planned. The podcast dives into what went wrong during Leavitt's visit and the urgency surrounding LSU's quarterback situation as top portal targets vanish. With fresh LSU commitments coming in, they also discuss the newcomer Winnie Watkins entering the portal and how LSU may become the frontrunner for him. Amid mounting pressure, fans are left wondering about the future of LSU's roster.
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INSIGHT

Transfer Class Strength And QB Hole

  • LSU's transfer class ranks high by quality despite having far fewer commitments than rivals.
  • The major gap is at quarterback, where LSU currently has zero scholarship QBs on the roster.
ANECDOTE

Leavitt's Detailed Baton Rouge Visit

  • Sam Leavitt visited Baton Rouge and spent a full day meeting coaches and attending events with staff and family.
  • The visit included a supper club dinner with co-offensive coordinators and his host, Whit Weeks.
INSIGHT

Injury Concerns Shift Recruiting Calculus

  • LSU staff grew concerned about the severity and recovery timeline of Leavitt's Lisfranc injury during the visit.
  • Concerns centered on whether he'd miss spring and possibly summer, impacting readiness for a new system.
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