Short-yardage / goal-line · enumeration
Who gets the tough yard
4/26Inside-5 share
4 of the team's 26 inside-the-5 carries (15.4%).
- touchdown
Ole Miss · L 24-32
No pass attempts.
McNeese · W 63-14 · FCS
126 yards
Kentucky · L 34-35
No pass attempts.
Mississippi State · W 31-0
No pass attempts.
Clark has pass attempts in 5 of LSU’s 8 games: none against Ole Miss, Kentucky and Mississippi State.
Dashed line: 300 yards.
This week
- RecordLSU is 6-2, No. 15 in the AP poll (week 10).
- From the game thread
“Another Saturday asking Kiffin to put in Landen Clark”
- Next gamevs Alabama · Sat Nov 7
What’s being said
8 stories in the last 60 days, from 6 outlets.
What to know about Landen Clark, LSU football QB behind Sam Leavitt - The Daily Advertiser
The Daily Advertiser +1 Oct 24
A play of his this season
Landen Clark
One game to point at: 126 passing yards and 11 rushing yards against McNeese — Week 5, 2026.
235 passing yards · 1 passing TD · 94 rushing yards
Style of play
Style of play
In the news in the last 60 days
from 6 outlets
What to know about Landen Clark, LSU football QB behind Sam Leavitt - The Daily Advertiser
The Daily Advertiser +1 Oct 24 · 2 outlets
All 2 articles
What they’re talking about
Preview and matchup2 stories
- The Daily Advertiser +1What to know about Landen Clark, LSU football QB behind Sam Leavitt - The Daily AdvertiserOct 24
All 2 articles
- The Daily AdvertiserWhat to know about Landen Clark, LSU football QB behind Sam Leavitt - The Daily AdvertiserSep 18
Starting job and depth chart2 stories
In the news this season
from 6 outlets
What to know about Landen Clark, LSU football QB behind Sam Leavitt - The Daily Advertiser
The Daily Advertiser +1 Oct 24 · 2 outlets
All 2 articles
What they’re talking about
Preview and matchup2 stories
- The Daily Advertiser +1What to know about Landen Clark, LSU football QB behind Sam Leavitt - The Daily AdvertiserOct 24
All 2 articles
- The Daily AdvertiserWhat to know about Landen Clark, LSU football QB behind Sam Leavitt - The Daily AdvertiserSep 18
Starting job and depth chart2 stories
Week by week
- Oct 22 to Oct 28W 38-17 at Auburn1 storyWhat to know about Landen Clark, LSU football QB behind Sam Leavitt - The Daily Advertiser The Daily Advertiser +1
- Oct 15 to Oct 21W 31-0 vs Mississippi StateNo stories
- Oct 8 to Oct 14L 34-35 at KentuckyNo stories
- Oct 1 to Oct 7W 63-14 vs McNeese1 storyHow LSU QB Landen Clark Won No. 2 Job Just Before This Season, And He Could Solidify That Saturday Night
Tiger Rag - Sep 24 to Sep 30W 35-6 vs Texas A&M3 storiesLane Kiffin Has 'Full Faith' in LSU QB Landen Clark if Sam Leavitt Sits
Sports Illustrated +1 - Sep 17 to Sep 23L 24-32 at Ole Miss2 storiesWhat to know about Landen Clark, LSU football QB behind Sam Leavitt - The Daily Advertiser The Daily Advertiser
- Sep 10 to Sep 16W 45-14 vs Louisiana TechNo stories
- Sep 3 to Sep 9W 51-10 vs Clemson1 story
Each week: his team’s game, the stories about him that week, and the week’s biggest news headline.
In the news across his career
Stories are headlines grouped by what they are about, counted through Nov 4.
What fans said
Fans first named Landen Clark vs Clemson.
- A fan first, numbered by kind (1 first named)
vs McNeese, Oct 3Landen Clark has like a million rushing tds. He probably has more tds than passes this yearLSU fan, r/CFB game thread
In the game threads
at Kentucky, Oct 10Please put Landen Clark in I am so tired of watching this b------LSU fan, r/CFB game threadNamed in
- What to know about Landen Clark, LSU football QB behind Sam Leavitt - The Daily Advertiser
- How LSU QB Landen Clark Won No. 2 Job Just Before This Season, And He Could Solidify That Saturday Night
- What to know about Landen Clark, LSU football QB behind Sam Leavitt - The Daily Advertiser
- Who is Sam Leavitt's backup QB at LSU? Landen Clark could start vs Ole Miss - The Clarion-Ledger
Where to follow
The latest game
Against Auburn on Oct. 24: 0 of 1 for 0 yards. In the 7 games drawn here: 14 of 32 for 235 yards.
First quarterSecond quarterThird quarterFourth quarter
- W 38-17 at Auburn0 of 1, 0 yds
- W 31-0 vs Mississippi State0 of 0, 0 yds
- L 34-35 at Kentucky0 of 0, 0 yds
- W 63-14 vs McNeese7 of 16, 126 yds
- W 35-6 vs Texas A&M0 of 5, 0 yds
- W 45-14 vs Louisiana Tech2 of 3, 37 yds
- W 51-10 vs Clemson5 of 7, 72 yds, 1 TD
a drive that ended in a touchdown or a field goala drive he didn’t playa completion, by its yardshis runincompleteinterceptedsacked, by the yards lost
completea touchdownincompleteinterceptedhis runsacked
Each game is split into its four quarters, so the columns line up from game to game; inside a quarter, plays keep their order. Third and fourth downs are marked under the line, bold when he moved the chains.
Career stats
Swipe the table sideways for more columns.
| Season | Team | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | LSU | 14 | 32 | 43.8% | 235 | 7.3 | 1 | 0 | 115.8 |
| Career | 14 | 32 | 43.8% | 235 | 7.3 | 1 | 0 | 115.8 |
| Season | Team | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | LSU | 24 | 87 | 3.6 | 4 | 14 |
| Career | 24 | 87 | 3.6 | 4 | 14 |
Game log
Game log · Week-by-week
2026 season · 7 games
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| Wk | Opp | CMP/ATT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA | QBR | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wk 1 | W 51-10vs Clemson | 5/7 | 72 | 1 | 0 | 10.3 | — | |
| Wk 2 | W 45-14vs Louisiana Tech | 2/3 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 12.3 | 97.2 | |
| Wk 4 | W 35-6vs No. 23 Texas A&M | 0/5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 47.1 | |
| Wk 5 | W 63-14vs McNeese | 7/16 | 126 | 0 | 0 | 7.9 | 22.3 | Season-high 126 yds |
| Wk 6 | L 34-35@ Kentucky | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Wk 7 | W 31-0vs No. 16 Mississippi State | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Wk 8 | W 38-17@ Auburn | 0/1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | -- | |
| Total | 14/32 | 235 | 1 | 0 | 7.3 | — |
Signature game
Week 4 · 2026
W 35-6
vs Texas A&M
41 rush yds (9 car) · 2 TD
Dominant 29-point win at home against Texas A&M.
With S. Leavitt — 312 yds · 2 TD · 1 INT · QBR 91.6 · 22 rush yds (5 car) · G. Chadwick — 39.6 yards per punt · 5 punts · 47 long
Signature plays
The plays that mattered most
- Week 5 · McNeese · 3rd and 10 · Q3 · EPA +2.89Clark to Elzy: a 25-yard pass.
- Week 1 · Clemson · 2nd and 5 · Q4 · EPA +2.89Clark to Wright III: a 30-yard touchdown pass.
- Week 5 · McNeese · 3rd and 7 · Q3 · EPA +2.75Clark to Barber Jr.: an 18-yard pass.
- Week 5 · McNeese · 1st and 10 · Q3 · EPA +2.43Clark to Brown: a 38-yard pass.
- Week 1 · Clemson · 2nd and 10 · Q4 · EPA +2.35Clark to Brown: a 14-yard pass.
- Week 4 · Texas A&M · 2nd and 4 · Q3 · EPA +2.33L.Clark rush left for 4 yards gain for a touchdown
4 more plays
- Week 2 · Louisiana Tech · 1st and 7 · Q4 · EPA +2.20L.Clark rush left for 7 yards gain for a touchdown
- Week 2 · Louisiana Tech · 1st and 20 · Q4 · EPA +1.93Clark to Holloway: a 21-yard pass.
- Week 1 · Clemson · 3rd and 4 · Q4 · EPA +1.75L.Clark rush middle for 4 yards gain (C.Kubah-Taylor). C.Thompson injured on the play
- Week 1 · Clemson · 3rd and 4 · Q4 · EPA +1.62L.Clark rush right for 8 yards gain (K.McCloud). C.Thompson injured on the play
Where he ranks
| Stat | His | Nation | SEC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passing yards | 235 | 193rd of 370 | 22nd of 41 |
| Yards an attempt | 7.3 | Not ranked | Not ranked |
| Touchdown passes | 1 | T-202nd of 370 | T-21st of 41 |
| Passer rating | 115.8 | Not ranked | Not ranked |
| Completion percentage | 43.8 | Not ranked | Not ranked |
| Rushing yards | 87 | 116th of 370 | 17th of 41 |
| Rushing touchdowns | 4 | T-38th of 370 | T-6th of 41 |
Counting stats rank all FBS quarterbacks with a pass attempt; the rates rank those with at least 10 attempts a game. He has 32 attempts of the 80 needed after 8 games, so the rates are not ranked.
All SEC quarterbacks
| Rk | Quarterback | Yards | TD | INT | Att | Y/A |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trinidad Chambliss | 2,189 | 18 | 8 | 296 | 7.4 |
| 2 | Sam Leavitt | 2,171 | 17 | 8 | 256 | 8.5 |
| 3 | Keelon Russell | 2,057 | 15 | 5 | 221 | 9.3 |
| 4 | Austin Simmons | 1,935 | 16 | 2 | 239 | 8.1 |
| 5 | Lanorris Sellers | 1,849 | 16 | 7 | 243 | 7.6 |
| 6 | John Mateer | 1,835 | 13 | 7 | 247 | 7.4 |
| 7 | Kenny Minchey | 1,755 | 14 | 1 | 232 | 7.6 |
| 8 | Arch Manning | 1,730 | 15 | 7 | 217 | 8.0 |
| 9 | KJ Jackson | 1,673 | 7 | 5 | 249 | 6.7 |
| 10 | Gunner Stockton | 1,671 | 16 | 4 | 181 | 9.2 |
| 11 | Byrum Brown | 1,557 | 9 | 7 | 246 | 6.3 |
| 12 | Jared Curtis | 1,489 | 8 | 8 | 197 | 7.6 |
| 13 | Kamario Taylor | 1,460 | 17 | 4 | 159 | 9.2 |
| 14 | Marcel Reed | 1,388 | 8 | 8 | 222 | 6.3 |
| 15 | Aaron Philo | 1,367 | 9 | 5 | 156 | 8.8 |
| 16 | George MacIntyre | 728 | 2 | 3 | 103 | 7.1 |
| 17 | Faizon Brandon | 697 | 7 | 1 | 101 | 6.9 |
| 18 | Tramell Jones Jr. | 579 | 4 | 3 | 89 | 6.5 |
| 19 | Parker Puckett | 390 | 1 | 2 | 74 | 5.3 |
| 20 | Blaze Berlowitz | 386 | 1 | 1 | 53 | 7.3 |
| 21 | Ryan Puglisi | 252 | 2 | 0 | 31 | 8.1 |
| 22 | Landen Clark | 235 | 1 | 0 | 32 | 7.3 |
| 23 | AJ Hill | 181 | 1 | 0 | 28 | 6.5 |
| 24 | Brady Hart | 143 | 2 | 1 | 21 | 6.8 |
| 25 | Tristan Ti'a | 137 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 8.6 |
| 26 | Cutter Woods | 100 | 1 | 1 | 17 | 5.9 |
| 27 | AJ Swann | 97 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 6.5 |
| 28 | Husan Longstreet | 95 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 9.5 |
| 29 | Matt Zollers | 87 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 6.7 |
| 30 | Deuce Knight | 68 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 8.5 |
| 31 | Ryan Montgomery | 66 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 11.0 |
| 32 | Karle Lacey Jr. | 63 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 7.0 |
| 33 | Ryan Staub | 27 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9.0 |
| 34 | Lucian Anderson III | 24 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12.0 |
| 35 | Austin Mack | 23 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5.8 |
| 36 | Nick Evers | 18 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9.0 |
| 37 | Whit Muschamp | 18 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9.0 |
| 38 | Hezekiah Millender | 17 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17.0 |
| 39 | Whitt Newbauer | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.0 |
| 40 | Bowe Bentley | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 |
| 41 | Callum Wither | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 |
Sorted by passing yards. Gray: under 10 attempts a game, so not ranked on yards an attempt.
Opponents faced, by strength
Ratings of the games shown run from -3 to +11 points against an average team (SP+ rating of each opponent).
Pass targets
Brown and Barber saw 9 of the 32 charted throws.
| Receiver | Targets, caught | Targets | Catches | Yards | Throw depth | After catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tre' Brown III | 5 | 3 | 50 | 10.0 | 3.3 | |
| Corey Barber Jr. | 4 | 3 | 46 | 15.8 | 2.0 | |
| Malik Elzy | 4 | 1 | 25 | 7.8 | 18.0 | |
| Phillip Wright III | 3 | 2 | 37 | 4.0 | 15.0 | |
| Jayce Brown | 3 | 1 | 14 | 10.0 | 3.0 | |
| 8 others | 10 | 4 | 63 | 7.3 | 4.2 | |
| No receiver charted | 3 | |||||
Play by play: 32 passes, 14 caught, 235 yards. Throw depth: average air yards per target. After catch: average yards after the catch per catch. Bar: targets; the blue part was caught.
Teams and coaches
2026LSU6-2HC: Lane Kiffin · Balanced, fast tempo
Our ratings
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Splits · Per-game
2026 season · 7 games
Home vs Road
| YDS/g | TD/g | YPA | INT/g | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home5g | 47.0 | 0.2 | 7.6 | 0.0 |
| Road2g | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
First half vs Second half
| YDS/g | TD/g | YPA | INT/g | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weeks 1-76g | 39.2 | 0.2 | 7.6 | 0.0 |
| Weeks 8+1g | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Lane Kiffin
Pass share
47.3%
299 pass / 333 run
Plays / game
79.0
8 games
Scheme: Balanced, fast tempo.
LSU’s quarterbacks
| Landen Clark | Threw in 5 of 8 games · 14 of 32, 235 yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 7.3 yards an attempt on 32 attempts · ran for 87 yds, 4 TD |
| Sam Leavitt | Threw in all 8 games · 180 of 256, 2,171 yds, 17 TD, 8 INT · 8.5 yards an attempt on 256 attempts · ran for 324 yds, 8 TD |
| Husan Longstreet | Threw in 2 of 8 games · 7 of 10, 95 yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 9.5 yards an attempt on 10 attempts · ran for 35 yds, 0 TD |
Box score. Every quarterback on the team who has thrown a pass this season.
Who threw, quarter by quarter
Who threw in each quarter. Blue: Landen Clark. Gray: Sam Leavitt, Husan Longstreet. From the play by play.
Q1Q2Q3Q4OTClemsonLouisiana Tech@ Ole MissTexas A&MMcNeese@ KentuckyMississippi State@ Auburn
Awards
Player standing · 2026
32 pass attempts and 24 carries in 7 games
Fewer passes and runs a game than most FBS quarterbacks who play every week.
Roster2-deepStarterRecognizedEliteApex
Two seasons, two schools
2026 is in progress.
- 2026 LSU KiffinYear 2 · 7 games
- 2025 ElonYear 1 · 1 game
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