The backfield is going to look a lot different when the LSU Tigers take the field against Kansas State. Not only did starting quarterback Max Johnson decide to transfer but now starting running back Ty Davis-Price is gone.
On Friday the junior running back decided to opt-out of the bowl game in preparation for the NFL draft. This leaves the Tigers without both starters and not a whole lot of experience. It remains to be seen who the quarterback will be in on Jan. 4, but we should have a really good idea about the running back.
Won’t Play: John Emery Jr, Junior
The unfortunate situation involving former five-star running back John Emery Jr prevented him from playing in 2021. However, heading into 2022 he will likely be the featured back. He has the most experience of any of the backs on the roster both current and future. Emery has a career total of 699 yards from scrimmage and seven touchdowns.
LSU hasn’t added a running back in the 2022 recruiting class as of yet but they have to feel good about either Tre’Vonte Citizen of Lake Charles or Trevor Etienne of Jennings, Louisiana.
As the Texas Bowl draws near, we look at the running backs that could be on display against the Kansas State Wildcats.