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LSU is close to naming a starting quarterback, per Brian Kelly

Kelly said he expects to name a starter by the beginning of next week.

After an offseason in which it seemed like the three-man race for LSU’s starting quarterback job was anyone’s to win, we finally have some clarity regarding that situation.

[autotag]Myles Brennan[/autotag] opted to retire from football, leaving [autotag]Jayden Daniels[/autotag] to compete against [autotag]Garrett Nussmeier[/autotag]. Daniels is considered the favorite and has seen the bulk of first-team reps recently.

That could become official in just a few days, as coach [autotag]Brian Kelly[/autotag] said at his press conference on Tuesday that the team hopes to name a starting quarterback by early next week.

“I think we’re pretty much closing in on making a decision,” Kelly said. “The two of them are outstanding quarterbacks. If you were voting as a group in here, it might be split in this room. It’s pretty close. I think you can probably understand why, for us, we’re not jumping out there giving you a quarterback because they’re both fine quarterbacks and it’s that close. But we’re going to have to make a decision here in the next few days.”

Kelly elaborated on that timeline a bit.

“As long as we’ve got our decision made by the end of the weekend,” he said, “and we make some kind of announcement, whether it’s Monday or Tuesday of next week, we feel like we’ll be in a pretty good position.”

While it’s possible the competition could continue into the season, it’s clear the coaching staff wants to at least announce an initial starter heading into the season-opener against Florida State on Sept. 4. That quarterback will likely be Daniels, though Kelly still describes the competition as close.

The Tigers’ quarterback battle has been one of the most interesting to watch in the entire country this offseason, but it’s clearly winding down as kickoff is now just a week and a half away.

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Best photos from LSU’s fall camp

The Tigers are just over two weeks away from kicking off the Brian Kelly era against FSU in New Orleans.

The season opener is quickly approaching for LSU as the Tigers will face Florida State in New Orleans on Sept. 4 to begin the 2022 campaign.

As Year 1 of the Brian Kelly era is set to begin in earnest, his team has been hard at work on the practice field trying to smooth out the kinks in the final weeks before the start of the season.

We still have a number of questions regarding this team that could be answered in the final days of camp, and we appear close to a resolution on one of them as [autotag]Myles Brennan[/autotag] has left the team and [autotag]Jayden Daniels[/autotag] seems to be the favorite to win the starting quarterback job.

However, that’s just one of several interesting position battles as LSU prepares for another season. The running back room and the offensive line, for example, still remain a bit unsettled.

We’ll have all these answers in due time, but for now, here are some of the best shots from the Tigers’ camp.

Garrett Nussmeier gives insight into relationship with Jayden Daniels

Nussmeier touched on the dynamic of his relationship with Daniels.

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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Who is LSU’s best bounce-back candidate in 2022?

Jayden Daniels will look to erase a rough 2021 season and return to the level of play from his first two seasons.

Sustaining success in football can be difficult. Whether it’s a sophomore slump after a breakout true freshman season or an upperclassman trying to shake off a rough campaign, there are players every year who overcome disappointing previous seasons and return to form.

On3’s Jesse Simonton recently broke down a bounce-back candidate from each SEC West school, and for LSU, the selection wasn’t very surprising.

Transfer quarterback [autotag]Jayden Daniels[/autotag] had two very strong seasons to start out his college career at Arizona State, throwing for 22 touchdowns and just three interceptions in that span. But last fall was a significant step back as he threw just as many interceptions (10) as touchdowns.

With [autotag]Myles Brennan[/autotag] out, Daniels is the favorite to win the job. With a more talented receiver group than he had in Tempe and a mobility factor that could add a new wrinkle to LSU’s offense, he’s expected to get back to his previous level of play this season.

Really, LSU has more comeback (or bounce back) candidates than any SEC school not named Georgia in 2022.

Wideout Kayshon Boutte is healthy after scoring nine touchdowns in just six games last season but missing half the year due to a leg injury. Meanwhile, former 5-star John Emory is expected to be LSU’s starting running back after sitting out all of 2021 with off-the-field issues.

And yet, the Tigers’ two most intriguing comeback candidates were two guys battling for the team’s starting quarterback job.

Myles Brennan is now removed from consideration after opting to end his college career earlier this week, which slides Daniels to the forefront. The former Arizona State transfer is potentially set up for a big bounce-back year after consecutive disappointing seasons with the Sun Devils. A dual-threat talent, Daniels has rarely looked like the promising freshman (17 touchdowns to two interceptions) who was one of the more dynamic and exciting QBs in the country. If he can solve some of his accuracy woes, then Daniels could be the perfect fit in Mike Denbrock’s heavy RPO offense.

Of course, it’s not a guarantee that Daniels wins the job. Even after Brennan’s departure, he’s still competing with redshirt freshman [autotag]Garrett Nussmeier[/autotag], at least nominally.

But the veteran is seen as the favorite, at least to start Week 1, and though he’s not the most talked-about transfer portal quarterback, he could be set to surprise the SEC a bit.

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Who is LSU’s best bounce-back candidate in 2022?

Jayden Daniels will look to erase a rough 2021 season and return to the level of play from his first two seasons.

On3’s Jesse Simonton recently broke down a bounce-back candidate from each SEC West school, and for LSU, the selection wasn’t very surprising.

Really, LSU has more comeback (or bounce back) candidates than any SEC school not named Georgia in 2022.

Wideout Kayshon Boutte is healthy after scoring nine touchdowns in just six games last season but missing half the year due to a leg injury. Meanwhile, former 5-star John Emory is expected to be LSU’s starting running back after sitting out all of 2021 with off-the-field issues.

And yet, the Tigers’ two most intriguing comeback candidates were two guys battling for the team’s starting quarterback job.

Myles Brennan is now removed from consideration after opting to end his college career earlier this week, which slides Daniels to the forefront. The former Arizona State transfer is potentially set up for a big bounce-back year after consecutive disappointing seasons with the Sun Devils. A dual-threat talent, Daniels has rarely looked like the promising freshman (17 touchdowns to two interceptions) who was one of the more dynamic and exciting QBs in the country. If he can solve some of his accuracy woes, then Daniels could be the perfect fit in Mike Denbrock’s heavy RPO offense.

Of course, it’s not a guarantee that Daniels wins the job. Even after Brennan’s departure, he’s still competing with redshirt freshman [autotag]Garrett Nussmeier[/autotag], at least nominally.

But the veteran is seen as the favorite, at least to start Week 1, and though he’s not the most talked-about transfer portal quarterback, he could be set to surprise the SEC a bit.

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Brian Kelly updates quarterback battle after Myles Brennan’s departure, Wednesday’s scrimage

Kelly praised both passers, but he still largely kept things vague regarding the competition.

We may have more clarity regarding LSU’s quarterback battle after sixth-year passer [autotag]Myles Brennan[/autotag] chose to retire from football, which left a seemingly two-man race between [autotag]Jayden Daniels[/autotag], a transfer from Arizona State, and [autotag]Garrett Nussmeier[/autotag], a redshirt freshman who saw some action late last fall.

But things are far from decided.

Daniels is seen as the favorite, given his three years of Power Five starting experience. Still, Nussmeier can’t be counted out, and coach [autotag]Brian Kelly[/autotag] kept things vague when discussing the position at his press conference after Wednesday’s open-to-the-media practice session.

“I thought what they did well was distribute the football timely, protected themselves,” he said. “I thought (Tuesday) we made some untimely errors… You know, I don’t like talking about ‘managing,’ because ‘managing’ gets a definition of they’re just doing well enough to get by. They were smart with the football (Wednesday). They made plays and, I thought, did a really good job of operating.”

Kelly would get into some specifics about each passer, but he still kept things mostly cryptic.

“In particular,” Kelly, said, “I thought the ball came out of Daniels’ hand really well today, especially off the RPOs. It was accurate.

“I thought (Nussmeier) made some really good reads off of zone read action, which has been one of the things that we’ve been working on.”

That’s not a ton to go off of, and it’s clear Kelly isn’t trying to say too much, even with the season opener just over two weeks away. It seems Daniels and Nussmeier will continue to compete for at least the next couple weeks, if not into the season.

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Where LSU’s quarterback competition stands after Myles Brennan’s retirement, per USA TODAY Sports

Jayden Daniels seems poised to win the job after Myles Brennan’s retirement.

LSU has seen one of the tightest quarterback battles in the land, with neither of the three candidates separating themselves during spring ball.

The fall has been a bit of a different story, however, and we now have a lot more clarity about the situation after sixth-year quarterback [autotag]Myles Brennan[/autotag] announced that he would leave the program and hang up his cleats when he was informed he would not be the starter.

Reports from practice leading up to Brennan’s decision indicated that [autotag]Jayden Daniels[/autotag] and [autotag]Garrett Nussmeier[/autotag], the other two competitors, were splitting first-team reps.

Many assume that Daniels is now the frontrunner to win the job. A transfer from Arizona State, he brings three years of starting Power Five experience to the table, with most of it being positive. However, you can’t count out Nussmeier, who had some positive moments down the stretch in 2021 and was arguably the most impressive passer in the spring game.

USA TODAY Sports provided an update and predictions for several of the remaining high-profile quarterback battles, including LSU’s. Here’s the latest intel.

The competition lost a third contender with Myles Brennan’s decision to end his playing career. That leaves Daniels, who was new coach Brian Kelly’s pick from the portal, and Nussmeier, who had a very strong spring but has seemed to fade from contention in this key quarterback battle. If Kelly is more interested in experience and reliability in his first run through the SEC, Daniels’ multiple years starting at Arizona State could give him an insurmountable edge.

Prediction: Daniels. He may be on a shorter leash than most SEC starters, especially if the Tigers start slow in Kelly’s debut. If he does struggle, Daniels could be replaced by Nussmeier as LSU looks for an offensive spark. But after a down 2021, Daniels’ play should rebound when surrounded by the Tigers’ skill talent.

Certainly, an offense with players like [autotag]Kayshon Boutte[/autotag], [autotag]Jack Bech[/autotag], [autotag]Malik Nabers[/autotag], [autotag]John Emery Jr.[/autotag] and [autotag]Noah Cain[/autotag] should be an improvement from what Daniels had to work with in Tempe, and he does seem like the safest bet to win the job after Brennan’s departure.

Daniels’ experience should allow him to start the opener against Florida State, but if he struggles, it may not take much for Nussmeier to get a chance.

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Myles Brennan and the end of an era that never happened

For a guy that only started three games, Brennan’s name will be remembered for a long time.

Not every story has a fairy tale ending.

College football is special, not because of the game on the field, but because of the stories and myths behind the curtain.

The story of [autotag]Myles Brennan[/autotag] and his time at LSU is a complex one. Since he first committed to the program, he’s seen two coaching changes. He was a part of a team that lost Troy and a team that won it all.

He committed when [autotag]Cam Cameron[/autotag] was offensive coordinator and has since seen four more OCs — six if you count [autotag]Joe Brady[/autotag] and [autotag]Scott Linehan[/autotag].

He’s played through a pandemic, suffered injuries and watched [autotag]Joe Burrow[/autotag] win a Heisman.

Brennan arrived at LSU with plenty of hype. [autotag]Ed Orgeron[/autotag] took over and promised to change the offense. Brennan was going to be the guy that ended LSU’s quarterback woes.

He saw some action in 2017 as he sat behind [autotag]Danny Etling[/autotag]. The assumption was that Brennan would take over in 2018. That was before Burrow arrived.

To the surprise of many, Brennan didn’t transfer. He stuck around.

A quarterback with his talent level would have had no trouble finding a new home, but he chose to stay. After battling behind Burrow for two years, it was finally going to be Brennan’s moment.

Then the pandemic happened.

LSU was hit hard. This was a program already trying to replace a ton, and COVID-19 disrupted nearly everything. LSU was having to install a new offense when it didn’t even know if there was going to be a season. [autotag]Ja’Marr Chase[/autotag] opted out, and suddenly Brennan lost his top weapon.

Brennan’s first few games in 2020 were good — not great, but good enough. He struggled behind the offensive line, and in the loss to Mississippi State, he looked like a guy that was making his first career start, which he was.

Despite a terrible offensive line, young wide receivers and an offensive staff that was figuring it out on the fly, Brennan still managed to throw for 1,112 yards in just three games.

Then he got hurt. Just as he was settling in, he was finished for the year. A devastating blow.

Alright, so 2021 was going to be his chance, right? This was it. He was healthy, and LSU was ready to rebound back to relevance after 2020.

Just before camp, Brennan broke his arm on a fishing trip. Again, he was done for the season. As the season ended, Brennan entered the transfer portal. It made sense. After all that time at LSU, nothing had gone his way. It was time for a fresh start.

[autotag]Brian Kelly[/autotag] spoke with Brennan and convinced him to return to LSU. [autotag]Max Johnson[/autotag] had transferred, and it looked like there was a clear path for Brennan to start.

In his sixth-year, he’d finally get a real opportunity.

[autotag]Jayden Daniels[/autotag] then transferred to LSU and [autotag]Garrett Nussmeier[/autotag] continued to progress. As fall camp continued, it became evident that the battle was down to Daniels and Nussmeier.

This time, it was it. This was final. After six years, Brennan would not be LSU’s quarterback.

For a guy that only started three games, Brennan’s name will be remembered for a long time. A lot of that may be just because we talked about him for six offseasons.

Outside of 2019 when Burrow was the clear starter, Brennan was a part of five separate position battles.

Brennan was a good quarterback. I think what he did in 2020 was enough to convince us of that.

I wonder what would have happened in 2020 if Chase didn’t opt out, if there were no pandemic and LSU had the entire offseason to prepare. I think with a healthy Brennan and Chase, LSU goes 7-3 that year.

Unfortunately, that’s all hypothetical. And the story of Brennan and LSU is just that — hypothetical.

It’s the end of an era that never really happened.

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Fans, media react to QB Myles Brennan’s decision to retire

The news took the college football world by storm on Monday.

LSU was the center of perhaps the biggest story in the college football world on Monday when news broke that sixth-year quarterback [autotag]Myles Brennan[/autotag], considered one of the top competitors to win the starting job in 2022, decided to retire from football.

That decision was later confirmed in a release by the Tigers.

Brennan saw a pair of season-ending injuries during the last two campaigns that limited him to just three games in that span, all of which were starts. Brennan faced competition from Arizona State transfer [autotag]Jayden Daniels[/autotag] and redshirt freshman [autotag]Garrett Nussmeier[/autotag] this offseason, and now, Daniels appears to be the favorite to win the job.

The news took the college football world by storm, and LSU fans — in addition to the national media and other outside observers — were taken aback by the decision.

Here were some of their reactions.

Why Myles Brennan’s stunning retirement doesn’t mean bettors should fade LSU this season

Don’t overlook the Tigers’ ability to reach seven wins on the year

From the outside looking in, it sure seems like everyone is ready to gloss over LSU football this season.

Monday’s release of the preseason AP Top 25 left off the Tigers for the first time since 2000 and that news was quickly topped by the sudden retirement of long-time LSU quarterback Myles Brennan.

Only a few months ago, after two consecutive season-ending injuries, the sixth-year senior seemed all set to finally command the offense under new head coach Brian Kelly. Now those plans are toast.

But that doesn’t mean you should fade LSU. In fact, it’s probably time to take an even closer look at the Tigers, who have a season wins line set at O/U 6.5 at Tipico Sportsbook.

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Let’s consider a few things.

For starters, Brennan was apparently buried on the depth chart. Arizona State transfer Jayden Daniels has a pretty solid grip on QB1 and Brennan was reportedly battling for a back-up role with redshirt freshman Garrett Nussmeier.

Thank you, Myles, for everything you did for LSU. pic.twitter.com/Yc40T1liPc

— Brian Kelly (@CoachBrianKelly) August 15, 2022

Reaching the over on 6.5 wins (-135) wins may appear like a big ask for a program in a transition year, but when you take a look at the schedule, it really doesn’t seem that hard to imagine.

LSU has the 10th-toughest schedule, per ESPN, but mostly because they’ll face SEC powerhouses like Alabama and Texas A&M at the end of the year. There’s a good chance the Tigers already cover the over well before then.

The toughest non-conference game LSU plays is the season-opener at home against Florida State (+3). The Tigers are -160 on the moneyline there. That game is followed by home matchups with Southern University, Mississippi State and New Mexico.

It’s entirely possible LSU is sitting at 4-0 before it even has to play a road game.

That first test away from Death Valley comes against similarly unranked Auburn. The Tigers’ schedule also includes matchups against current unranked opponents in Tennessee (home), Florida (away) and UAB (home). Even with a backend of the season featuring No. 21 Ole Miss, No. 1 Alabama and No. 19 Arkansas in consecutive weeks, there’s a solid possibility the Tigers could lose all three and still reach seven wins.

On the off chance Kelly’s program pulls a season-altering upset on one of the year’s title contenders, the probability of reaching seven wins surges a lot higher.

Which brings us to the final reason discounting LSU doesn’t make sense in 2022: Brian Kelly is typically pretty fantastic in his first year with a new school.

Check out his immediate results each time he’s landed a new job.

1991 Grand Valley State (9-3)
2004 Central Michigan (4-7)
2007 Cincinnati (10-3)
2010 Notre Dame (8-5)

That’s an average of 7.75 wins in Kelly’s first season at a new school. And LSU isn’t exactly a program that struggles to attract talent.

This may not be a year in which the Tigers contend for an SEC or national title—which might as well be a failure to many in Baton Rouge—but bettors should feel pretty confident in Kelly’s ability to hit the over on 6.5 wins.

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