{
  "id": 16677285,
  "title": "LSU enters bye week with momentum, confidence",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/lsu-enters-bye-week-with-momentum-confidence",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-26T23:39:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/lsu-enters-bye-week-momentum-233945013.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "LSU enters the bye week with momentum and confidence following a 38-17 victory over Auburn. Offensively, Sam Leavitt was unstoppable, completing 32 of 45 passes for 387 yards and three touchdowns, including a pair to Jackson Harris. This marked Leavitt's second consecutive strong performance, earning him Offensive Player of the Week. Leavitt contributed 432 yards and four touchdowns overall in the game. The Tigers took an early lead, jumping out to a 17-3 advantage in the second quarter as Leavitt connected with TreyDez Green for his first touchdown since an injury suffered against Ole Miss on September 19. On defense, Jordan Ross led the way with four tackles and two sacks, earning Defensive Lineman of the Week honors. The Tigers dominated possession early, scoring on five of their first six drives, before securing the win on defense in the second half. Harris, up to seven touchdowns over the last five games, has been a revelation for LSU, starting his career with just three catches in the first three games. Coach Lane Kiffin praised Harris' work ethic, noting he outran opponents in the SEC to secure the game's pivotal play. With the bye week behind them, the Tigers now face a challenging month of November, starting with a crucial game against Alabama on November 7 at 2:30 p.m.",
  "summary": "The Bayou Bengals head into November locked and loaded",
  "key_points": [
    "LSU enters bye week with momentum and confidence.",
    "Sam Leavitt completed 32 of 45 passes for 387 yards and three touchdowns.",
    "Jordan Ross led defense with four tackles and two sacks."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "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."
}