How LSU transfers performed at their new schools in Week 1

TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA – AUGUST 31: TJ Finley #2 of the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers drops back to pass during the first half against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium on August 31, 2024 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Brandon Sumrall/Getty Images)

In this era, losing players to the transfer portal is unavoidable. LSU is no exception. Over the last few years, several Tigers have hit the transfer portal.

LSU lost a flood of players amidst the head coaching transition in 2021, and while it’s calmed down in recent years, you can expect 10-plus transfers every portal season.

LSU had some luck of its own dipping into the portal. QB [autotag]Jayden Daniels[/autotag] found another gear at LSU on his way to winning a Heisman, defensive lineman [autotag]Mekhi Wingo[/autotag] was one of the best DTs in the SEC from 2022-23, and Kyren Lacy looks like LSU’s next star at wide receiver.

Here, we’ll focus on the guys that left LSU. With all the exits, it can be difficult to keep up with players at their new homes. Some of these names are losses that hurt LSU while others the split made sense for both parties.

Here’s how every former LSU player fared in college football’s opening weekend.

Oct 23, 2021; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi Rebels defensive lineman Isaiah Iton (96) pressures LSU Tigers quarterback Max Johnson (14) during the second half at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Max Johnson left LSU following the 2021 season and ended up at Texas A&M. After a couple of seasons with the Aggies, Johnson hit the portal again and committed to UNC.

He won the starting job, but his season came to an abrupt end in week one. Johnson broke his leg and required a couple of surgeries.

According to Ross Martin, Johnson has two years of eligibility remaining.

Following surgery to repair a broken…

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Author : LSU Tigers Wire

Publish date : 2024-09-04 16:20:49

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