{
  "id": 11085176,
  "title": "Where LSU football QB Sam Leavitt ranks in QBR ahead of Week 5",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/where-lsu-football-qb-sam-leavitt-ranks-in-qbr-ahead-of-week-5",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-01T02:11:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/where-lsu-football-qb-sam-021134647.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt managed a strong performance in the team's Week 4 victory over Texas A&M, despite a possible lower-body injury. The game, LSU's first SEC win of 2026 and first for Leavitt's LSU career, saw him throw for 312 yards and two touchdowns. Leavitt completed 74% of his passes and added 22 yards on five carries. The injury forced him to navigate his reads more carefully in the pocket, resulting in an impressive performance. He connected with four receivers, two of whom amassed over 100 receiving yards. In ESPN's adjusted total quarterback rating (QBR), Leavitt ascended to No. 31 nationally, with a rating of 79.6, which is about four points higher than the previous week. Only five SEC quarterbacks outshine him: Gunner Stockton from Georgia (90.6), Keelon Russell from Alabama (89), Kamario Taylor from Mississippi State (87.1), Trinidad Chambliss from Ole Miss (85.6), and Aaron Philo from Florida (85.4). Leavitt's fitness remains a key talking point as LSU prepares for their upcoming games against McNeese and faces the rest of the conference schedule. Nevertheless, the Tigers' quarterback seemed at ease with his performance, even while dealing with discomfort.",
  "summary": "LSU football QB Sam Leavitt has had an up and down 2026. Here's where ESPN's QBR ranks the LSU passer.",
  "key_points": [
    "Sam Leavitt led LSU to a Week 4 SEC win over Texas A&M.",
    "ESPN's QBR ranks Leavitt No. 31 nationally at 79.6.",
    "Only five SEC QBs outperform Leavitt, including Georgia's Gunner Stockton."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Sam Leavitt's rise to 31st nationally in QBR, ahead of several SEC quarterbacks, signals his growing comfort and influence in LSU's offense, despite ongoing concerns about his fitness.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}