LSU QB Sam Leavitt off availability report for Ole Miss showdown

Per the SEC's ​availability policy, a player designated as doubtful has a 25% ⁠chance to play and is "unlikely to play due to significant concerns," ​while questionable is meant to describe a 50% chance of playing.

The nature ​of Leavitt's injury or when it occurred remains a mystery, with conflicting reports emerging that he had either back spasms or a sore throwing shoulder.

ESPN reported Friday ​that Ole Miss staff do not feel LSU was "sincere" in choosing ​to list Leavitt -- indicating it could be gamesmanship from Tigers coach Lane Kiffin before ‌he ⁠goes up against his most recent program. Kiffin and the Tigers could be in hot water with the league if they were found to be fibbing about Leavitt's health.

The SEC policy for football states ​that the penalty ​for the first ⁠offense regarding an inaccurate or late report is $25,000. It is at the discretion of SEC commissioner Greg ​Sankey whether to impose a penalty.

At a Monday news ​conference, LSU ⁠coach Lane Kiffin did not say anything about Leavitt's health. He also didn't speak on the matter during his weekly radio show on Thursday ⁠night. In ​two games with LSU, Leavitt has completed ​41 of 66 passes for 574 yards, two touchdowns and four interceptions.

The Arizona State ​transfer has also rushed for 135 yards and five scores.--Field Level Media