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- Geaux247 reports, citing multiple sources, that LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt will start at Ole Miss after treatment for back spasms. He was removed from Friday's SEC availability report after initially being doubtful. Landen Clark remains the backup; the report does not establish that Leavitt is symptom-free. - LSU linebacker TJ Dottery remained questionable on Friday's SEC availability report with a lower-body injury after wearing a boot during the week. Geaux247's sources nevertheless expect him to play beside Whit Weeks. That expectation is not an official removal from the questionable designation. - Geaux247 describes LSU's offensive line as strong against Clemson but worse against Louisiana Tech, making protection for Leavitt and interior run blocking concerns at Ole Miss. Dilin Jones remains the lead back in the article's chart; the writer projects Stacy Gage and Harlem Berry to handle backup snaps rather than confirming a new rotation. - LSU's first receiver group remains Winston Watkins Jr., Eugene Wilson and Jackson Harris in Geaux247's chart. The writer projects more explosive-play opportunities for Harris and a favorable receiving matchup for tight end Trey'Dez Green against Ole Miss. Those are matchup forecasts, not announced target increases or a changed starting group. - Geaux247 credits freshman Deuce Geralds with two sacks and an important interior role for LSU, with Stephiylan Green and Dominick McKinley also taking substantial snaps. The preview identifies edge rushers Princewill Umanmielen and Jordan Ross containing Trinidad Chambliss as the key defensive matchup; it does not report a new front or role change.

- LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt is off Friday night's SEC availability report and listed as active for Ole Miss after dealing with back spasms. He was doubtful on Wednesday and questionable on Thursday. This is the newer status update, superseding those earlier designations; it does not predict his performance or mobility in the game. - Leavitt missed Wednesday practice, then participated in Thursday and Friday walkthroughs, according to the report and sources cited by Matt Zenitz. That documents his return to team preparation, but the article does not establish a full-speed practice workload or guarantee that the back issue cannot recur. - LSU linebacker TJ Dottery remains questionable on Friday night's report, approximately 24 hours before the Ole Miss game. The article provides no new clearance, replacement assignment or expected snap count for him.

- DL/LB: I see both sides…it’s just where I’m at today with my thought process.

- LSU edge rusher Princewill Umanmielen recorded three sacks against Louisiana Tech and has five this season on 32 pass-rush snaps, according to PFF figures cited by LSU. That is an early pass-rush production positive before Ole Miss, not a sustainable sack-rate projection.

- DL: New: When breaking down this battle between LSU and Ole Miss this weekend, you don't have to get very far to look at the Trinidad Chambliss against this LSU defensive line.

- Whit Weeks said Blake Baker can install more of LSU's defense because he trusts experienced players to absorb new calls quickly, sometimes using a morning installation at practice two hours later. Princewill Umanmielen said he is comfortable dropping into coverage when asked, supporting greater front-seven versatility. - LSU is emphasizing containment and wrap-up tackling against Trinidad Chambliss and Kewan Lacy. Umanmielen described practice work on finishing rushes at the quarterback's upfield shoulder to keep mobile passers in the pocket; Weeks said the defense has increased tackling work for the matchup. - Weeks said LSU's defenders feel fresh after many early-season three-and-outs, but were doing extra bike conditioning after practice to prepare for longer Ole Miss drives. Low early snap counts are not being treated as proof the unit is ready for a sustained workload. - From facing Charlie Weis' offense in camp, Weeks said LSU can run substantially different concepts from the same formations. That variation makes formation-based anticipation unreliable for linebackers; it is a description of offensive disguise, not a newly installed game-specific package.

- DL/LB: When breaking down this battle between LSU and Ole Miss this weekend, you don't have to get very far to look at the Trinidad Chambliss against this LSU defense.

- Injury: NEW: LSU QB Sam Leavitt did not practice Wednesday due to an undisclosed injury, multiple sources confirm.

- LB: “I just can’t see this defense letting Kewan Lacy run the ball down their throat.” -former LSU linebacker Darry Beckwith on Tiger Rag Radio

- LSU linebacker Whit Weeks says Blake Baker has expanded the defense because he trusts Weeks, T.J. Dottery and Ty Benefield to handle more of the system. Weeks described receiving an installation in the morning and executing it at practice two hours later. That is a player's account of greater schematic flexibility and preparation speed, not evidence of a new starting lineup. - LSU edge Princewill Umanmielen identified keeping Ole Miss' mobile players in the pocket as a defensive priority. Players with Ole Miss experience are sharing personnel tips with both LSU units, but he did not claim familiarity alone provides an edge. The comments support a containment focus, not a confirmed pressure package.

- Cover 3 favors LSU's secondary over Ole Miss's but treats the road matchup as a test of whether LSU's defense can maintain its aggressive, downhill play against a more demanding passing attack. That is an analyst assessment of how the defense will respond, not a reported coverage change. - The hosts caution that the number of possessions in LSU games can inflate points allowed, making raw scoring totals an incomplete measure of defensive quality. On offense, they frame LSU's ability to scheme explosive plays against Ole Miss as a condition for separating in the matchup, not a guaranteed outcome.

- Pick/market: Ahhh the time has come.

- DL/LB: With a great defense like we have make Ole Piss have to go 80 yrds to score.

- OL/LB: I understand LSU's offensive line was dissapointing last week, but people need to realize they won't face the same sort of front for the rest of the season.

- QB/DL: Sterling Lucas' keys to being effective on the defensive end: 1) Set the edge in the run game, most importantly 2) Get after the quarterback

- QB/DL: Why I feel confident in this one is because of exactly what you mentioned.

- Defense: I like the matchup of their DBs trying to tackle Trey’dez, Winnie, and Wilson in open space after quick passes if they’re going to play off coverage

- LB: Playing next to TJ makes it easier on Weeks to make the calls & not miss a beat.

- QB/LB: We still had 150 yards rushing after sack Adjusted…..it only takes away rushing yards for the QB that was sacked as it should….so Sam still only accounted for 15% of the teams rushing total….and...

- DL/LB: The good thing is that LSU's defensive line will have MUCH MORE pressure than they did last season on him.

- OL: Aliou Bah: 60.8 PFF GradeBo Bordelon: 57.5 PFF GradeWeston Davis: 43.3 PFF GradeAll starters played 70+ snaps along the o-line.

- KICKER: Turnovers and O line play is what I take away.

- Pick/market: Vandy scored like 21 points that game off of defensive/special teams tds.

- Offense: I was looking at NCAA team stats and through 2 games LSU ranks with top 25 in multiple categories on the offensive and defensive side of the ball.

- OL/DL: Kiffin has always been able to run many multiple plays out of the same formation.