# LSU QB Sam Leavitt's injury claim sparks Ole Miss doubt

> LSU's QB Sam Leavitt may be faking injury to avoid Ole Miss game
- Title: LSU QB Sam Leavitt's injury claim sparks Ole Miss doubt
- Summary: LSU's QB Sam Leavitt may be faking injury to avoid Ole Miss game Ole Miss coaches don't believe LSU's QB Sam Leavitt is injured
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- Source: Newsweek — https://newsweek.com/sports/ncaa/ole-miss-coaching-staff-unconvinced-lsus-sam-leavitt-is-injured-12455102
- Author: Keagan Stiefel
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: sam leavitt, ole miss, lsu, ncaa, lane kiffin, seattle
## LSU QB status unclear
LSU's starting quarterback Sam Leavitt listed as doubtful for Saturday's Ole Miss game despite playing last week without issues

> No one on the Ole Miss staff is convinced LSU QB Sam Leavitt’s appearance as "doubtful" on the injury report is sincere and he’ll miss the game on Saturday
## Ole Miss staff skeptical
Ole Miss coaches believe LSU's Sam Leavitt is faking injury to avoid Saturday's game
## LSU's gamesmanship tactic
LSU head coach Lane Kiffin may be using injury claims to get in Ole Miss's head
## NCAA rules against deception
NCAA rules prohibit using injuries to hide participation status for competitive reasons
## LSU's backup quarterbacks
LSU's primary backups are freshman Husan Longstreet and sophomore Landen Clark
## Key takeaway

Ole Miss coaches don't believe LSU's QB Sam Leavitt is injured