Leavitt Ranks Top Five in QBR Race
LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt holds the highest total QBR among SEC passers, trailing only a handful of national leaders.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Football
Sam Leavitt ranks No. 4 nationally in ESPN's total quarterback rating with an 85.4. LSU has scored 30 or more points in each of its last three games.
Why it matters
Leavitt's rating places him among the top quarterbacks in college football as LSU prepares for a Week 10 matchup against Alabama. Strong passing numbers can shape Heisman Trophy consideration later in the season.
ESPN's total QBR, which runs from 0 to 100 and adjusts for opposing defenses, puts Leavitt at 85.4, the highest among SEC passers. Over his last three games he threw for 952 yards and nine touchdowns, while Heisman odds sit at +3500.
The players
Sam Leavitt
LSU quarterback whose passing numbers have placed him among the nation's top passers this season.
LSU Tigers
The Louisiana State University football program based in Baton Rouge, competing in the Southeastern Conference.
The details
Leavitt has stood strong in the pocket and delivered the football on time over LSU's last three contests. The quarterback's production has helped the Tigers score 30 or more points in each of those games.
Timeline
Over the last three games, as of November 6, 2026, LSU scored 30 or more points each game.
Week 10 of the 2026 season brings LSU against Alabama.
Season Trajectory
Leavitt's 85.4 total QBR ranks No. 4 nationally and tops all SEC passers, shaping LSU's position in the conference race. His standing also bears on the Heisman picture as the Tigers approach their Week 10 clash with Alabama.
Leavitt's rating matters most for fantasy managers and SEC bettors tracking quarterback production in the conference. A strong showing against Alabama would keep him in the Heisman conversation.
The takeaway
Leavitt's combination of efficiency and production has made him one of the most productive passers in the SEC. Readers following the Heisman race should watch how he performs against Alabama's defense.
What happens next
LSU faces Alabama in Week 10 of the 2026 season, a game that could shape Leavitt's Heisman standing.
Further reading
For more on the Tigers' season, explore our Football coverage.
Source note: This article includes information reported by LSU Wire.
