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.
MVB is ready. #LSU 😤😤😤 pic.twitter.com/yGCDAYj4pf
— 104.5 ESPN (@1045espn) November 15, 2025
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.
LSU freshman QB Emile Picarella warming up.
He and Ju’Juan Johnson will back up Michael Van Buren against Arkansas. pic.twitter.com/3iuikgR2XA
— 104.5 ESPN (@1045espn) November 15, 2025
