{
  "id": 11479969,
  "title": "ATVS Reacts Results: If Sam Leavitt is unable to play, can LSU beat McNeese State?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/atvs-reacts-results-if-sam-leavitt-is-unable-to-play-can-lsu-beat",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-02T16:36:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/atvs-reacts-results-sam-leavitt-163628646.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a recent ATVS reacts poll, the overwhelming majority of readers expressed confidence that LSU would defeat McNeese State, regardless of who would take the field at quarterback. This comes in the wake of Sam Leavitt's hamstring injury sustained during LSU's 35-6 win against Texas A&M. Though Leavitt downplayed his injury, coach Lane Kiffin noted it could require a period of recovery.\n\nIf Leavitt is unable to play, backup quarterback Landen Clark may assume the role of leading the Tigers' offense against McNeese. Currently, LSU holds a massive 53.5-point favorite in their upcoming game against the Cowboys.",
  "summary": "ATVS readers give their thoughts on whether the Tigers can get a victory against McNeese State even if Sam Leavitt isn't available",
  "key_points": [
    "53.5-point favorite for LSU over McNeese State",
    "Sam Leavitt injured during game against Texas A&M",
    "Landen Clark could play if Leavitt is unable"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "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."
}