Mississippi State QB Michael Van Buren Transfers to LSU

Van Buren, a former four-star recruit, joins LSU with three years of eligibility after a challenging freshman season.

Michael Van Buren announced his transfer to LSU after one season at Mississippi State, where he started eight games as a freshman.
The 6-foot-1, 200-pound quarterback threw for 1,886 yards, 11 touchdowns, and seven interceptions while rushing for five touchdowns during the 2024 season.
Van Buren stepped into the starting role after Mississippi State's veteran QB Blake Shapen suffered a season-ending shoulder injury in September.
LSU's quarterback roster now includes returning starter Garrett Nussmeier and former Vanderbilt transfer AJ Swann, with no quarterback commitments in their 2025 recruiting class so far.
Van Buren was a highly rated four-star recruit out of Maryland, initially committed to Oregon before signing with Mississippi State last year.