Position battles can create some interesting dynamics within a team. You have two guys battling for playing time, both of whom also have to work together to help the team find success.
The most watched battle at LSU’s fall camp has been the quarterback race. With [autotag]Myles Brennan[/autotag] out, it’s now down to [autotag]Garrett Nussmeier[/autotag] and [autotag]Jayden Daniels[/autotag]. Both Nussmeier and Daniels spoke to the media earlier this week, where Nussmeier was asked about his relationship with Daniels.
“If I’m in then you know, I think Jayden would say the same – he’s going to support me,” Nussmeier said of Daniels, “If Jayden’s in, it’s the same and I’m going to support him.”
Neither Daniels or Nussmeier is entering their final year of eligibility. That might take some pressure off both, knowing it’s not the end of the world if they don’t win the job.
It’s still a guessing game, but the general feeling over the past week has been Daniels has the slight edge. Nussmeier missed some time with an ankle injury, allowing Daniels to take all the reps with the first team.
It’s unclear when the starter will be announced. Coach [autotag]Brian Kelly[/autotag] might want to have some continuity leading up to the opener. In that case, an announcement could come soon, allowing the starter to gel with the first team and the offense to be built around him.
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