LSU Falls to Texas 22-21 in Late Collapse
The loss marks LSU's second straight fourth-quarter collapse, with its team grade falling to its lowest since the Ole Miss defeat.
Updated on Nov. 15, 2026 in Football
LSU lost to Texas 22-21 on November 15, 2026, its second straight fourth-quarter collapse. Sam Leavitt threw three interceptions in the game.
Why it matters
The defeat extends a stretch of late-game breakdowns for LSU, raising questions about its consistency in close contests. Louisiana fans are watching whether the team can stop the fourth-quarter slide before the season's remaining games.
LSU's defense earned a 75.2 overall grade and its offense a 62.2, while Princewill Umanmielen led the team with an 81.2 grade. Leavitt completed 27 of 37 passes for 244 yards and two touchdowns, but threw three interceptions.
The players
LSU Tigers
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Sam Leavitt
Sam Leavitt is LSU's quarterback, whose three interceptions were a key factor in the Texas loss.
The details
Leavitt threw two interceptions into the end zone, one into double coverage and one that was picked off after the receiver slipped. Ty Benefield recorded two interceptions on the defensive side, while William Satterwhite II earned the lowest grade on the team at 48.9.
Timeline
Earlier this season, LSU lost to Ole Miss 32-24.
LSU also lost to Alabama in a game marked by mistakes.
The Texas game was played on November 15, 2026.
Season Trajectory
The loss continues a pattern of late-game failures that have defined LSU's season, following the Ole Miss defeat in which the team earned its previous lowest grade. Each close loss narrows the margin for the team's remaining games and any postseason positioning in the Southeastern Conference.
The grades show LSU's defense and Umanmielen performed well while the offense and late-game execution fell short. For fantasy and betting followers, Leavitt's three interceptions are the number to track in upcoming matchups.
The takeaway
Close games are decided in the final quarter, and LSU's recent results show the cost of late mistakes. Following the team's turnover and execution trends can clarify whether the fourth-quarter problems are fixable.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by TigerRag.com - The Bible of LSU Sports.
