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Commits to Syracuse Johnson has committed to Syracuse, Michael McAllister of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact During the LSU team's 2025 season, Johnson logged 41 rushing attempts for 155 yards and two touchdowns. They earned his most recent recruitment, and for Syracuse, he is a candidate for an improved role.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Set to play in Texas Bowl Johnson (transfer portal) will play in the Texas Bowl, per his personal X account.

Impact Johnson, who already announced his intention to enter the transfer portal, said that he will play in the bowl game, adding that he wants to finish the season off right with his teammates. He's rushed 38 times for 151 yards and two touchdowns and caught 17 passes for 72 yards through 12 games this season, so he figures to play a minor role versus Houston.

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

LSU RB Caden Durham drops 4-word reaction as teammate Ju'Juan Johnson enters transfer portal According to On3’s Pete Nakos, Ju’Juan Johnson plans to enter the transfer portal after two years at LSU.

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Entering transfer portal Johnson is entering the NCAA's transfer portal, Pete Nakos of On3 reports.

Impact As a four-star recruit, Johnson enrolled at LSU. While part of the Tigers, he logged 45 rushing attempts for 165 yards and two touchdowns. Johnson's injury status becomes questionable for the Texas Bowl scheduled between LSU and Houston on Dec. 27.

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

May serve as emergency QB LSU interim coach Frank Wilson said Monday that Johnson is the team's emergency quarterback going into Saturday against Western Kentucky, Cory Diaz of The Daily Advertiser reports.

Impact Garrett Nussmeier (abdomen) may be out for Week 13, and Michael Van Buren could use another backup behind him should their injured teammate be unable to play. This is where Johnson enters the equation despite his main position being running back. For 2025, he has a 14-yard pass on his lone attempt.

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No. 4 LSU and star linebacker Perkins look to slow down No. 13 Ole Miss' dual-threat quarterbacks

Mississippi coach Lane Kiffin says he would have expected LSU linebacker Harold Perkins Jr. to be in the NFL by now rather than lining up across from the Rebels offense this weeken...

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Big day in relief Johnson logged eight carries for 43 yards and two touchdowns and reeled in their only target for 14 yards during Saturday's 56-10 win versus Southeastern Louisiana.

Impact Johnson saw some more work in this one as lead back Caden Durham went down with an ankle injury and the Tigers beat up on the FCS opponent. Depending on the status of Durham, Johnson could see some more work in the coming weeks.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Big day in relief Johnson logged eight carries for 43 yards and two touchdowns and reeled in their only target for 14 yards during Saturday's 56-10 win versus Southeastern Louisiana.

Impact Johnson saw some more work in this one as lead back Caden Durham went down with an ankle injury and the Tigers beat up on the FCS opponent. Depending on the status of Durham, Johnson could see some more work in the coming weeks.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nussmeier's four touchdowns lead No. 3 LSU to a dominant 56-10 win over Southeastern Louisiana

Garrett Nussmeier threw three touchdown passes and ran for a fourth and No. 3 LSU easily beat Southeastern Louisiana 56-10

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Focusing time at running back Johnson is focusing his time at running back, Glen West of 247Sports reports.

Impact LSU's 2025 roster lists Johnson as a running back, and head coach Brian Kelly confirmed the position. During 2024, the RB logged seven carries for 14 yards and a receiving touchdown.

AUGUST 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will play four games, may redshirt Johnson will play at least four games yet potentially redshirt LSU's 2025 season, Scott Rabalais of The Baton Rouge Advocate reports.

Impact Even though LSU's roster classifies Johnson as a quarterback, a position the Tigers seem perfectly content with, he provides multi-position versatility that will make him useful in games. The sophomore's 2024 season includes 36 all-purpose yards and one touchdown.

AUGUST 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Now listed as quarterback Johnson is listed as a quarterback on LSU's 2025 football roster.

Impact Johnson started his career in Baton Rouge as a safety before switching to running back. Now, the versatile athlete is listed as a quarterback, meaning he joins a position group that already includes Garrett Nussmeier, Michael Van Buren and Colin Hurley. The Lafayette native tallied seven carries for 14 yards last season and caught five passes for 22 yards and a score. He has yet to throw a pass in his collegiate career.

FEBRUARY 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE