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BREAKING: Quarterback Michael Van Buren commits to LSU

December 15, 2024
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LSU has landed a commitment from Mississippi State transfer QB Michael Van Buren.

Van Buren (6-1, 200) was originally an industry four-star quarterback for the class of 2024, before committing to Mississippi State out of Bowie, Maryland. In the Industry transfer portal rankings, he’s listed as the 9th-rated quarterback and 91st overall prospect.

He played in nine games and started eight this season as a true freshman completing 54.7% of his passes for 1,886 yards with 11 touchdowns and seven interceptions. He added five touchdowns on the ground giving him 16 total touchdowns as a true freshman.

despite going 0-8 in SEC games, Van Buren had some positive moments this season. Notably he pass for 280 yards or more against Ole Miss, Arkansas and Georgia.

Van Buren will likely compete with LSU quarterbacks AJ Swann and Colin Hurley for the back up role behind Garrett Nussmeier.

Van Buren was a consensus four-star quarterback in the class of 2024 out of St. Frances Academy in Baltimore, Maryland.

 

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