#2
of 160 quarterbacks · Top 1%
+8.70
points added per game vs an average QB
Passing +6.50Rushing +2.208 games
Compare to another playerWhat the numbers say about Sam
- •Ranks #2 of 160 quarterbacks in points added per game (+8.70).
- •Best among 153 qualified quarterbacks on 3rd/4th down (+1.12 points per play).
- •Top 1% of quarterbacks in success rate (55.3%).
What people are saying about Sam
Updated Oct 24- •Coverage of LSU's 31-0 win over Mississippi State highlights Leavitt throwing four touchdown passes and describes his performance as the cleanest day of his career. The Daily Advertiser | Lafayette, Louisiana ↗
- •Writers describe Leavitt as having been LSU's steadying presence in the Mississippi State game, with one outlet calling him its Mr. Clean. TigerRag.com | ↗
- •Reporting says Leavitt impressed while playing through an injury, which coverage ties to his performance in LSU's win over Mississippi State. LSU Wire ↗
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Against every FBS QB
Where he ranks among qualified players at his position.
- EPA per dropback0.45Top 7%
- Success rate55.3%Top 1%
- Completion %69.4%Top 9%
- Yards per attempt8.4Top 19%
- Sack rate4.5%Top 36%
- Interception rate3.4%Bottom 14%
- Deep throw rate11.4%Bottom 29%
- EPA per carry0.73Top 9%
What he does best
- Success rate (Top 1%)
- EPA per dropback (Top 7%)
- Completion % (Top 9%)
What to work on
- Avoiding interceptions (Bottom 14%)
- Avoiding sacks (Top 36%, his lowest mark)
- Under pressure (-0.94 per play, vs +0.61 clean pocket)
Coaching notes
- Pressure. Best: clean pocket (+0.61 per play). Toughest: under pressure (-0.94).
- By down. Best: 3rd/4th down (+1.12 per play). Toughest: 1st down (+0.18).
- Standard vs passing downs. Best: passing downs (+0.93 per play). Toughest: standard downs (+0.09).
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The closest matches at his position across every stat, not just the total.
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Situational splits
Points added per play (adjusted for opponents) and success rate in each situation.
By down
- 1st down+0.18 EPA · 55% succ · 110 plays
- 2nd down+0.32 EPA · 51% succ · 78 plays
- 3rd/4th down+1.12 EPA · 62% succ · 58 plays
Standard vs passing downs
- Standard downs+0.09 EPA · 53% succ · 141 plays
- Passing downs+0.93 EPA · 58% succ · 105 plays
Red zone
- Red zone+0.19 EPA · 50% succ · 34 plays
Against top defenses
- vs top-40 defenses+0.59 EPA · 52% succ · 124 plays
- vs everyone else+0.30 EPA · 58% succ · 122 plays
Short vs deep
- Short throws+0.75 EPA · 61% succ · 202 plays
- Deep throws+0.55 EPA · 31% succ · 26 plays
Direction
- Right+0.82 EPA · 61% succ · 99 plays
- Left+0.47 EPA · 56% succ · 73 plays
- Middle+0.91 EPA · 55% succ · 56 plays
Pressure
- Clean pocket+0.61 EPA · 62% succ · 220 plays
- Under pressure-0.94 EPA · 0% succ · 26 plays
Season stats
| Att | Cmp | Cmp% | Pass Yds | Y/A | TD | INT | Sacked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 235 | 163 | 69.4% | 1,966 | 8.4 | 13 | 8 | 11 |
| Car | Rush Yds | YPC | Rush TD |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59 | 375 | 6.4 | 7 |
Game log
| Wk | Opponent | Passing | Rushing | EPA/play |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | vs Clemson | 12/24, 151 yds, 0 TD, 1 INT | 12 car, 113 yds, 2 TD | +0.19 |
| 2 | vs Louisiana Tech | 22/34, 317 yds, 0 TD, 3 INT | 5 car, 45 yds, 2 TD | -0.04 |
| 3 | at Ole Miss | 15/25, 157 yds, 1 TD, 0 INT | 15 car, 71 yds, 1 TD | +0.47 |
| 4 | vs Texas A&M | 16/22, 297 yds, 2 TD, 1 INT | 5 car, 22 yds, 0 TD | +1.00 |
| 5 | vsMcNeese | 18/23, 176 yds, 3 TD, 1 INT | — | +0.27 |
| 6 | at Kentucky | 25/34, 275 yds, 2 TD, 1 INT | 12 car, 61 yds, 1 TD | +0.47 |
| 7 | vs Mississippi State | 26/32, 243 yds, 2 TD, 0 INT | 2 car, 9 yds, 0 TD | +0.59 |
| 8 | at Auburn | 29/41, 350 yds, 3 TD, 1 INT | 8 car, 54 yds, 1 TD | +0.71 |