Super Bowl champion Tyrann Mathieu has identified LSU Tigers quarterback Sam Leavitt as the "X-factor" who could lead the SEC team to a College Football Playoff title, according to a report published Thursday.
Mathieu, a former LSU standout, praised Leavitt's potential after the quarterback's performance in the Tigers' game against Louisiana Tech on September 12, 2026, at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge.
The evaluation comes as LSU navigates the 2026 season with aspirations of reaching the CFP. Leavitt, who carries a $4.5 million valuation, is seen as a key piece in that pursuit.
