LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt has been upgraded from doubtful to questionable for Saturday's primetime game against Ole Miss in Oxford, per ESPN. The move comes after Leavitt's appearance on LSU's injury report earlier in the week.
The upgrade has drawn attention partly because of the timing and context surrounding the matchup. LSU hired head coach Lane Kiffin away from Ole Miss, setting up a notable rivalry renewal between the 7th-ranked Tigers and 8th-ranked Rebels. Some outlets, including CBS Sports and Yahoo Sports, have noted the intrigue around Leavitt's injury status given Kiffin's reputation for roster management and public messaging. Paul Finebaum, per Yahoo Sports, questioned whether to take the situation seriously.
Yahoo Sports reported that Leavitt's practice participation has clarified his status for the game, suggesting the quarterback is trending toward playing Saturday.