LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt snagged the SEC Offensive Player of the Week title after dropping a monster Week 8 performance in the Tigers’ 38-17 road victory over Auburn. The guy went off, slinging for a career-high 387 yards and three touchdowns, plus scrambling for another 54 yards and a score on the ground. That’s 441 total yards and four TDs, folks!
Tigers Roar on the Road
Talk about putting a team on your back. Leavitt was absolutely dialed in, completing 32 of his 45 passes against Auburn. He wasn’t just piling up yards, he was putting points on the board, leading the Tigers to a dominant 38-17 win. You love to see a QB who can hurt defenses with both his arm and his legs, and Leavitt showcased that dual-threat ability perfectly, adding that rushing touchdown to his impressive passing numbers.
Burrow-esque Numbers Emerge
But it wasn’t just a great single game, it’s the pattern forming. This insane performance also etched Leavitt’s name right into the LSU record books, a place previously reserved for legends. He is now only the second quarterback in program history to complete at least 30 passes in back-to-back games. The other guy? Oh, just Heisman Trophy winner Joe Burrow. That’s some serious company to be in, and it tells you everything you need to know about the trajectory of this young QB. The Tigers are sitting pretty at 6-2 right now, and Leavitt’s play is a huge reason why.
After a well-deserved bye week, LSU is back in action on Saturday, November 7. They’re heading home to Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge to host Alabama, which is always a heavyweight clash. Can Leavitt keep this elite-level play rolling and continue to make history? You know all eyes will be on him.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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