Spring practice is heating up in Baton Rouge, but all eyes are on the recovery of a key newcomer. LSU head coach Lane Kiffin provided a positive update Tuesday on the status of transfer quarterback Sam Leavitt, who is working his way back from a foot injury that ended his 2025 season prematurely.

The signal-caller recently took a significant step forward by having the surgical screws removed from his foot. A subsequent social media post of his wrapped foot initially caused a stir among the Tiger faithful, but the procedure went exactly as planned. "This is the timeline we expected," Kiffin confirmed. "Everything went well."

While the injury has limited Leavitt's participation this spring, Kiffin expressed confidence in the quarterback's path to readiness. He noted that the modern game allows for a quicker acclimation for quarterbacks, citing past success with late-arriving transfers in his system. The missed reps are also creating valuable opportunities for LSU's other quarterback additions, USC transfer Husan Longstreet and Elon's Landen Clark.

Leavitt brings a proven track record to Death Valley, having previously led Arizona State to a College Football Playoff appearance in 2024. His recovery progress is a crucial storyline for an LSU team looking to solidify its offensive identity, and Tiger fans can breathe a sigh of relief that his rehab is on schedule.