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Who is LSU's backup quarterback? Meet Husan Longstreet
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LSU dropped a huge surprise on Wednesday night by listing quarterback Sam Leavitt as doubtful for the team's big Saturday night game in Oxford against Ole Miss .
Who would start for Leavitt if he can't play? Meet redshirt freshman quarterback Husan Longstreet .
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Longstreet transferred from USC to LSU, where he took the backup job behind Leavitt. The former five-star quarterback from California played in four games for the Trojans last season, throwing for 103 yards and a touchdown.
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Now, Longstreet may get the start for the Tigers in arguably the biggest LSU game of the season with coach Lane Kiffin making his return to Ole Miss after his deeply controversial exit last fall.
What a twist if it's Longstreet who gets the start instead of Leavitt.
What's wrong with Leavitt?
We're not sure; we just know he's listed as doubtful on the injury report.
This article originally appeared on For The Win: Who is LSU's backup quarterback? Meet Husan Longstreet
