Super Bowl champion Tyrann Mathieu has identified a $4.5 million quarterback as an "X-factor" who could lead an SEC team to the College Football Playoff title, giving the program a "real chance" at the championship, according to a Yahoo Sports report published Thursday.
The quarterback, LSU Tigers signal-caller Sam Leavitt, played against the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs on September 12, 2026, at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge.
Mathieu's assessment highlights Leavitt's potential impact on the Tigers' postseason aspirations.
