Brian Kelly addresses LSU's QB situation entering 2023, including transfer portal potential
Brian Kelly faces a good problem at LSU heading into the 2023 season. He simply has too many good quarterbacks on his roster.
Jayden Daniels, the starter in 2022, will return to Baton Rouge after guiding the Tigers to 10 wins this year.
Meanwhile, Garrett Nussmeier and Walker Howard, who both played in LSU’s 63-7 beatdown of Purdue in Monday’s Citrus Bowl, are also expected back in 2023.
After the big win, Kelly said Daniels is the unquestioned No. 1 QB at LSU entering 2023, but added that Nussmeier will have a chance to show what he can do:
"There's no quarterback controversy. Jayden is the No. 1 quarterback. Garrett will get a chance to compete, though."
Kelly says the plan was always to have Garrett Nussmeier come in on the third drive, and then they'd see how it goes. #LSU
— Brody Miller (@BrodyAMiller) January 2, 2023
Kelly also added that he expects Daniels, Howard and Nussmeier to all be present for spring practices:
#LSU Transfer Portal Update:
Brian Kelly said he and his staff have spoken with Jayden Daniels, Garrett Nussmeier and Walker Howard and he expects all three QBs to remain on roster for spring ball this off-season.
— Shea Dixon (@Sheadixon) January 2, 2023
Daniels will likely enter 2023 with some Heisman buzz, but Nussmeier also looks like a potential star in the making.
It’ll be interesting to see how Kelly plans to use his trio of talented quarterbacks in 2023.
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They could all play at the same time, maybe in a single file line?
Go to the Wing T and have 2 of the backs be QBs.
Good problem to have. I prefer Nuss but I think the best chance to keep Walker is for JD to be the guy. Walker would only have to wait 1 yr and be one injury away from starting. If it’s Nuss, Walker may not want to wait 2 yrs and I think we lose both JD and potentially Walker. We’ll see how it plays out but LSU is in a great position with its QB situation. If Nuss leaves I hope he doesn’t wind up in the SEC West. Lol
Nice problem and JD is going nowhere. It took Nuss 2 years to get to this level and I think he’ll stay regardless as heir apparent to JD. Plus an injury away from starting. If he gets the experience he could prolly go pro anyway. Howard showed in the bowl he needs time in the weight room and it would be nice of he grew an inch or 2. Would love for newbie Collins to rise up the chart quickly if he can. Go Tigers!
Word from the WRs is Howard has the best arm of the 3.