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  "id": 11834770,
  "title": "Sam Leavitt leads LSU to 63-14 victory over McNeese State",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/sam-leavitt-leads-lsu-to-63-14-victory-over-mcneese-state-11834770",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-04T03:30:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/uncategorized/2026/10/03/sam-leavitt-leads-lsu-to-63-14-victory-over-mcneese-state"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Baton Rouge, La. (AP) — Quarterback Sam Leavitt connected for 173 yards and three scores as No. 11 LSU overwhelmed McNeese State 63-14 on Saturday night.\n\nHarlem Berry amassed 125 yards and a touchdown on the ground for LSU (4-1), while defensive end Deuce Geralds added a scoring play on a direct snap. Stacy Gage contributed 110 rushing yards and two touchdowns.\n\nMcNeese State (2-4) opened the scoring when backup quarterback Brady Barrier connected with Jamaal Levi for a 43-yard touchdown, but LSU's defense struck early. A fumble recovery by Tamarcus Cooley set LSU up for Dilin Jones' 1-yard touchdown run, giving the Tigers a 7-0 lead.\n\nThree consecutive three-and-outs by LSU's defense allowed the Tigers to build a commanding 28-0 lead. Leavitt added two more scores, connecting with Roman Mothershed for a 1-yard touchdown pass and Corey Barber Jr. for a 6-yard touchdown pass. LSU dominated the first half, outgaining McNeese State 347-31.\n\nMcNeese State finally got on the scoreboard with under five minutes left in the third quarter on a 64-yard touchdown run by Jamaal Levi and a subsequent 43-yard pass to Levi. The Cowboys' 49 points were the most they have scored in three games.",
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        "title": "Sam Leavitt leads LSU to 63-14 victory over McNeese State",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/sam-leavitt-leads-lsu-to-63-14-victory-over-mcneese-state",
        "published": "2026-10-04T03:30:13.000Z"
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