E1871 - Portal Panic? Kiffin Makes Emergency Trip for Sam Leavitt After LSU Visit
Published: January 10, 2026
Duration: 27:41
With transfer portal quarterback options rapidly disappearing, Lane Kiffin made a bold move — flying to Knoxville to meet with Sam Leavitt after his Tennessee visit and before Leavitt headed to Miami.
Why did Leavitt leave LSU without committing? What went wrong during his Baton Rouge visit, and can Kiffin’s aggressive pursuit still pay off?
We break down the latest portal chaos, including:
What stalled Sam Leavitt’s LSU visit
Why Kiffin personally stepped in with a Knoxville meeting
Whether LSU can still land its transfer QB
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