Inside the LSU Depth Chart: Latest intel on starters, injury buzz ahead of Week 3 at Ole Miss
- 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.
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