Myles Brennan could be primed for a turnaround season in 2022

Myles Brennan could be poised to thrive this year at LSU.

LSU has a hotly contested quarterback battle going for next season. Fifth-year Myles Brennan, redshirt freshman Garrett Nussmeier, and freshman Walker Howard will battle for the Tigers starting quarterback job. Brennan is listed by Bleacher Report as a sleeper quarterback for the upcoming season.

In 2020 Brennan was the starter during the COVID shorten season; he threw for 1,112 yards and 11 touchdowns before suffering an abdominal injury that cost him the season. Last year Brennan broke his arm before the season started before he got a chance to play.

Here’s what Bleacher Report’s Brad Shepard said about Brennan.

So, you’re pardoned if you forgot about the veteran who should be considered the favorite for the Bayou Bengals’ gig in a battle that features redshirt freshman Garrett Nussmeier and incoming freshman Walker Howard.

But Brennan has the skill set to be a quality SEC quarterback and even get picked in next year’s draft. He has a strong arm, can make all the throws and will be an experienced presence in the huddle. He has to win the hotly contested job, but he didn’t return to Baton Rouge to stand on the sideline.

Look for Brennan to take a huge leap and make LSU a much better team than the 6-7 squad from a season ago.

He should be the favorite to win the starting job because of his experience, and he has the skill set to be a quality starter in the SEC. He has a strong arm and can make all the throws, though Brennan could benefit from the competition. It will mean he has to play at a high level to win the job.

In 18 games at LSU, Brennan has completed 60.2% of his passes while throwing for 1,712 yards. He also passed for 13 touchdowns and six interceptions. Brennan will look to improve on those numbers in this upcoming season if he can win the job. However, it will be his job to lose, so Brennan must come in focused and ready to ball.

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