Louisiana State football is facing more pressure than usual heading into the 2026 season. The ceiling of the 2026 season likely rests in the hands of former Arizona State quarterback Sam Leavitt. Opinion on Leavitt is DividedAdam Rittenberg of ESPN gathered intel from various voices in the college football world about power four quarterbacks heading into the season. While Pavia lit college football on fire in 2025, he isn’t exactly a more polished quarterback than Leavitt, and certainly doesn’t bring a bigger arm to the table. LSU and Leavitt will play Clemson in week one of the season before traveling to play Ole Miss in week three.