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Will Max Johnson be the one?

In recent seasons, high school quarterback signees have not enjoyed much success with the Tigers. Realize that since Jordan Jefferson completed his eligibility in 2011, there have been only three seasons in which LSU’s primary starting quarterback has not been a transfer.
August 16, 2021
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Quarterback Max Johnson’s COVID-19 first season at LSU was fairly productive.

Participating in six games, Johnson completed 59 percent of his 150 passes for 1,069 yards. His average yards per pass attempt was a mediocre 7.1. However, Johnson had a spectacular 8-to-1 touchdown-to-interception ratio.

More importantly, the Tigers won Johnson’s two games as the starting quarterback – against Florida and Ole Miss.

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