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Michael Van Buren to start for LSU against Arkansas

Nov 15, 2025 | 10:16 AM

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By Matt Moscona

Michael Van Buren will start at quarterback for LSU Saturday against Arkansas, LouisianaSports.net has learned. He replaces senior Garrett Nussmeier who was injured in practice Thursday.

Nussmeier will not be available. Ju’Juan Johnson and walk-on Emile Picarella will serve as Van Buren’s backups against the Razorbacks. Colin Hurley did not travel last week at Alabama.

Van Buren has played in three games for LSU this season with his most extensive action coming last week at Alabama. The sophomore started eight games last season at Mississippi State.

LSU (5-4) and Arkansas (2-7) kick off at 11:45 a.m. in Tiger Stadium.

Matt Moscona

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