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Where LSU football QB Sam Leavitt ranks in QBR ahead of Week 5

Despite battling a lower-body injury, quarterback Sam Leavitt delivered a stellar display for LSU during their Week 4 triumph against Texas A&M on Saturday. This outcome secured the program's initial Southeastern Conference victory of the 2026 campaign and marked a personal milestone for the signal-caller.

Leavito completed 74 percent of his passes for 312 yards alongside two touchdowns, while additionally contributing 22 rushing yards across five carries.

Restricted by his physical ailment, the passer relied on quick progression through his reads to pick apart the opposition, finding four distinct targets and feeding two pass-catchers past the century mark in receiving yards. Consequently, his production vaulted him to 31st overall in ESPN's adjusted total quarterback rating with a mark of 79.6.

Ahead of him within the conference sit Gunner Stockton, Keelon Russell, Kamario Taylor, Trinidad Chambliss, and Aaron Philo. The team now turns its attention to an upcoming fixture against McNeese on Saturday as health monitoring continues for their starting quarterback.

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