Michael Van Buren Jr. News, Rumors, Updates - LSU Tigers

Relief duty in loss to Alabama Van Buren was 5-for-11 passing for 52 yards during Saturday's 20-9 loss against Alabama. He also had six rushes for one yard.

Impact After starting quarterback Garrett Nussmeier couldn't muster up anything for the LSU offense, the Tigers turned to Van Buren to try to create a spark. Unfortunately Van Buren wasn't able to give the Tigers what they were looking for as he failed to complete 50-percent of his passes and gave up a costly fumble in their own end of the field to seal the game.

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Frank Wilson delivers LSU QB update that has everyone guessing who will start next week Possible LSU QB battle brewing between Garrett Nussmeier and Michael Van Buren

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • DEATHVALLEYVOICE.COM

Garrett Nussmeier vs Michael Van Buren: What the stats say about LSU football's QBs LSU made a change at QB on Saturday night. What did the stats say about Nussmeier's and Van Buren's outing?

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Why LSU football decided to bench Garrett Nussmeier, play Michael Van Buren vs Alabama This is what went into LSU football interim head coach Frank Wilson's decision to bench Garrett Nussmeier and turn to Michael Van Buren at A...

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • THEADVERTISER.COM

LSU Interim Coach Explains Why He Benched Garrett Nussmeier During Loss to Alabama Michael Van Buren Jr. came in for Garrett Nussmeier after his benching.

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • SI.COM

Get stats for LSU football quarterback Michael Van Buren against Alabama in Week 11 here With LSU football playing two quarterbacks Saturday night against Alabama, here's how Michael Van Buren fared for the Tigers.

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • THEADVERTISER.COM

Stifling defense gives No. 4 Alabama its 8th straight win, 20-9 over LSU

No. 4 Alabama delivered its best defensive effort in Southeastern Conference play this season and beat LSU 20-9 on Saturday night

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Who is Michael Van Buren? LSU backup QB comes in for Garrett Nussmeier vs Alabama Who is Michael Van Buren? The LSU backup QB entered the game vs. Alabama after the Tigers benched their starter, Garrett Nussmeier.

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

LSU Tigers Make Quarterback Change, Garrett Nussmeier Benched For Michael Van Buren The LSU Tigers have made a quarterback change in Tuscaloosa amid a 17-6 deficit to the Alabama Crimson Tide in Week 11. LSU interim coach Fr...

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • SI.COM

With a playoff spot in sight and LSU visiting, No. 4 Alabama looks to 'finish it out'

No. 4 Alabama stumbled last November with a College Football Playoff spot within reach

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Made an appearance in blow out loss Van Buren completed 3 of 4 passes for 50 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 49-25 loss to Texas A&M. He also had five rushes for seven yards.

Impact Van Buren came in after starter Garrett Nussmeier struggled mightily through out the day eventually leading to a benching. Van Buren did a solid job in his brief appearance completing 75% of his passes and slinging a touchdown.

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

The Latest: BYU cracks the top 10 of the AP Top 25, LSU drops out

The AP Top 25 college football rankings are out

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

AP Top 25 poll preview: Alabama edges South Carolina, Longhorns escape in OT, LSU could fall

Week 9 of college football has mainly seen the expected outcomes

OCTOBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

LSU's Brian Kelly dismisses rumors of Michael Van Buren taking over at QB Brian Kelly isn’t entertaining a quarterback switch—despite Garrett Nussmeier’s struggles, Michael Van Buren won’t be starting for LSU anyti...

OCTOBER 2, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

12 early thoughts on Texas A&M's matchup with Mississippi State Mississippi State is a lot better than either myself or anyone else could have seen coming. They lost 38 transfers including starting quarte...

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • 247SPORTS.COM

Great day in relief duty Van Buren completed 10 of 12 passes for 122 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 56-10 win against Southeastern Louisiana. He also had four rushes for 16 yards with one touchd...

Impact Van Buren came in to relieve starter Garrett Nussmeier after the Tigers pulled away big in this one. Van Buren impressed during his game action 83-percent of his passes for over 10 yards per attempt.

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

Set to resume throwing Van Buren (hand) will resume throwing the football at practice for LSU on Wednesday, per Scott Rabalais of The Baton Rouge Advocate.

Impact Van Buren was spotted with a split on his right hand at LSU's practice Monday, but Tigers' head coach Brian Kelly spoke to reporters Tuesday and said that the backup quarterback jammed his finger but will throw the ball in practice Wednesday, meaning it's a very minor ailment for the Mississippi State transfer.

AUGUST 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Injures throwing hand Van Buren injured his throwing hand, per Cory Diaz of the Lafayette Daily Advisor.

Impact Van Buren was reportedly spotted wearing a splint on his right hand at LSU's 16th practice of fall camp, one that covered his index and middle fingers. He dressed for practice but didn't participate in any throwing drills open to observation by the media. He's firmly locked into the backup role behind one of the nation's top returning QBs in Garrett Nussmeier, but if he isn't available for the start of the season, freshman Colin Hurley could assume that role.

AUGUST 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Five things to know about LSU quarterback transfer Michael Van Buren LSU added a transfer QB on Sunday. Here’s a breakdown of LSU’s recent addition.

DECEMBER 16, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Former Mississippi State QB Michael Van Buren Jr. transfers to LSU Former Mississippi State quarterback Michael Van Buren Jr.announced on social media Sunday that he is transferring to LSU.Van Buren, who has...

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

True Freshman QB Transfers to SEC College Football Program The LSU Tigers gained a transfer commitment from former Mississippi State quarterback Michael Van Buren Jr.

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

LSU Football Lands Commitment From Dynamic SEC Quarterback Michael Van Buren Brian Kelly and the LSU football staff have landed a commitment from Mississippi State transfer Michael Van Buren, he announced via social m...

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • SI.COM

Joining LSU Van Buren has committed to LSU, Hayes Fawcett of On3.com reports.

Impact Van Buren played in nine games as a true freshman with Mississippi State, completing 54.7 percent of his passes for 1,886 yards, 11 touchdowns and seven interceptions. The former three-star recruit figures to back up Garrett Nussmeier in 2025 before eventually competing for the starting job. Van Buren will have three seasons of eligibility remaining.

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Stifling defense gives No. 4 Alabama its 8th straight win, 20-9 over LSU

With a playoff spot in sight and LSU visiting, No. 4 Alabama looks to 'finish it out'

The Latest: BYU cracks the top 10 of the AP Top 25, LSU drops out

AP Top 25 poll preview: Alabama edges South Carolina, Longhorns escape in OT, LSU could fall

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