LSU football fans, get ready to see the future in purple and gold. Thursday afternoon, the Tigers officially released the first photos of quarterback Sam Leavitt donning his new colors, giving the Bayou a glimpse of the man tasked with leading the offense.

Leavitt, a redshirt junior, arrived in Baton Rouge via the transfer portal after a standout stint at Arizona State. He turned heads in 2024, earning Big 12 Freshman of the Year and second-team All-Big 12 honors while guiding the Sun Devils to a stunning conference championship and a College Football Playoff berth—a massive turnaround from a 3-9 season the year prior.

While his 2025 campaign was hampered by injuries, the electric highs from his breakout season have LSU faithful buzzing about the potential he brings to Tiger Stadium. Leavitt has been largely sidelined this spring as he recovers from foot surgery, making this first look all the more significant for eager fans.

The Tigers posted the image on social media, captioned simply: "First look at @S_leav10 in the Purple and Gold." It's a small but symbolic moment, signaling that the countdown to fall is officially on. Though we'll have to wait to see him under the lights, this early peek is a reminder that big things are brewing in Death Valley.