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LSU rallies for 4th straight win, 21-17 over Auburn

John Emery Jr. rushed for a tackle-breaking, 20-yard touchdown and Greg Brooks Jr. had a late interception to help LSU complete a 21-17, come-from-behind win over Auburn

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • Associated Press

LSU RB John Emery Jr., at long last, sees daylight in front of him The former five-star's career at LSU has been, to this point, mostly about delayed potential. Is this the season that finally changes?

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Brian Kelly downplays return Head coach Brian Kelly mentioned during Thursday's press conference that he think it'll take "a few weeks" for Emery to get back up to speed with his reactions and reads, Wilson Al...

Impact Emery's season-long academic suspension has concluded and he will be eligible to suit up for Saturday's meeting with Mississippi State. Kelly's comments suggest Emery could be limited over the next couple of games while he continues to gain familiarity with the offense.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

LSU's Kelly aims to keep QB starter for season opener secret

New LSU coach Brian Kelly is hoping his team can keep a pretty big secret for a week leading up to the revamped Tigers’ season opener

AUGUST 29, 2022 • Associated Press

LSU RB John Emery Jr. suspended for the first two games of the 2022 season | Report LSU football running back John Emery Jr. has been suspended for the opening two games of the Tigers season, according to The Athletic.

AUGUST 21, 2022 • THEADVERTISER.COM

LSU's John Emery suspended 2 games in 2022: Sources BATON ROUGE, La. — LSU running back John Emery has been suspended for LSU’s first two games of the season against Florida State and Souther...

AUGUST 21, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Dealt two-game suspension Emery received a two-game suspension Sunday and plans to appeal the decision, Brody Miller of The Athletic reports.

Impact According to Miller, the ban is related to the academic suspension that prevented Emery from playing for LSU in 2021. Though Emery has reportedly been in good academic standing since Brian Kelly took over as LSU's head coach during the winter, the 5-foot-11, 220-pound running back looks like he'll remain out for games Sept. 4 against Florida State and Sept. 10 against FCS Southern unless his appeal is successful. Whenever he's formally reinstated, Emery will likely be part of a Tigers backfield committee.

AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

LSU's Kelly frank about uncertainty as camp kicks off

LSU coach Brian Kelly says he and his new staff have a lot of decisions to make between this week's opening of fall camp and the season opener against Florida State on Labor Day we...

AUGUST 5, 2022 • Associated Press

NFL Draft Profile: John Emery Jr., Running Back, LSU Tigers NFL Draft profile scouting report for LSU RB John Emery Jr.

JUNE 13, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Running back John Emery back with LSU heading into spring camp Emery was academically ineligible in 2021, but he’s back with the team and is working hard, according to the coaching staff.

FEBRUARY 28, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Returns to practice Emery (academics) is back practicing with the team, Sports Illustrated reports.

Impact Emery was academically ineligible this past season but his presence for offseason workouts is an encouraging sign for his status moving forward. Provided that Emery remains on top of his academics, he could have a featured role in the LSU backfield in 2022.

FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

No. 16 Kentucky hosts LSU looking to remain unbeaten in SEC

Kentucky’s euphoria after its big win over Florida that earned the Wildcats a No. 16 ranking has given way to maintaining that momentum

OCTOBER 7, 2021 • Associated Press

LSU's John Emery Jr. denied eligibility appeal by NCAA: Sources LSU's John Emery Jr. has been denied a waiver by the NCAA to overturn the running back's academic ineligibility after his family faced COVID...

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

LSU RB John Emery Jr. remains ineligible after NCAA appeal denied Emery was ruled academically ineligible the day before LSU's season opener at UCLA.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • THEADVERTISER.COM

LSU RB John Emery remains ineligible after NCAA appeal LSU running back John Emery Jr. is still set to miss the entire season as a result of being academically ineligible.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Ed Orgeron on Derek Stingley Jr., John Emery and T.J. Finley's return to Tiger Stadium What Ed Orgeron said about Stingley's status for Saturday's 8 p.m. kickoff against Auburn at Tiger Stadium.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • THEADVERTISER.COM

CB Derek Stingley Jr. 'very questionable' to play at Mississippi State, plus the latest on RB John Emery: LSU notebook Updates from around the Tigers' program as the SEC opener at Mississippi State fast approaches.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Orgeron: LSU RB Emery academically ineligible this season

LSU coach Ed Orgeron says running back John Emery Jr. is expected to miss the remainder of the season for academic reasons

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • Associated Press

Out again Saturday Emery (academics) will not play Saturday against McNeese State, Brody Miller of The Athletic reports.

Impact The third-year running back remains on the sidelines due to an academic issue. Emery's next chance to return comes Week 3 against Central Michigan, but it's unclear whether his status will be resolved by then.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ed Orgeron still awaiting word on John Emery's status, excited for debut of Armoni Goodwin, Corey Kiner Ed Orgeron shared the latest on the running back room.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

LSU-McNeese becomes the 'O Bowl,' Tigers aim to bounce back

McNeese State's visit to LSU this season isn't the typical early season tune-up against a lower-tier program for the Tigers

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • Associated Press

Week 2 status unclear Emery's (academic) status is unclear for Saturday's game against McNeese State, Brody Miller of The Athletic reports.

Impact Coach Ed Orgeron said the team will have a better idea later in the week as to the status for Emery's academic issue and if he can possibly suit up on Saturday. Tyrion Davis-Price would handle most of the carries again if Emery misses more time.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out due to academic issue Emery will miss Saturday's game against UCLA due to an academic issue, Wilson Alexander of The New Orleans Advocate reports.

Impact Emery returned to practice after missing time for an unspecified reason in late August, but he's unavailable for the Week 1 matchup due to an academic issue. It's not yet clear whether the issue will impact his availability against McNeese State next week.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Saturday Emery (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against UCLA, Wilson Alexander of The New Orleans Advocate reports.

Impact Emery returned to practice this week, but he'll be unable to suit up for Saturday's season opener due to an undisclosed injury. Tyrion Davis-Price should handle a prominent workload against the Bruins.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice Emery (undisclosed) has returned to practice, Shea Dixon of 247 Sports reports.

Impact LSU could have a healthy backfield for Saturday's season opener with both Emery and Tyrion Davis-Price both back practicing after being injured earlier in fall camp. Emery had 75 carries for 378 yards and three touchdowns in his second season with the Tigers in 2020.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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