LSU has made sense as a destination in recent weeks, with the presence of Lane Kiffin and the ironic twist of Jayden Daniels going from Arizona State to winning a Heisman Trophy with the Tigers as points of focus. It wouldn't be a shock to see Leavitt heavily consider the SEC power.

Ex-Arizona State QB Sam Leavitt shows interest in Tennessee from college football transfer portal as LSU recruits Demond Williams Jr.

Tennessee’s pursuit of Arizona State transfer quarterback Sam Leavitt has taken a serious turn with the former Sun Devils starter arriving in Knoxville for an official visit.

"I believe Sam Leavitt didn’t leave ASU, I think he was kicked off by Kenny Dillingham," Garcia tweeted on Saturday. Garcia also explained how Leavitt's lingering leg injury might have frustrated Dillingham, given the QB was earning a reported $3 million for the season in NIL money.