LSU Football: The Latest on LSU QB Jayden Daniels' Status for Florida

Daniels continues working through concussion protocols, seen on sidelines of Tuesday's practice.

LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels did not participate in Tuesday's practice as he continues working through concussion protocols. 

For the Tigers, redshirt sophomore Garrett Nussmeier received first-team reps with the status of Daniels up in the air. 

Brian Kelly and Co. know they have two capable quarterbacks with LSU wide receiver Kyren Lacy discussing the confidence in Nussmeier if thrown in the fire once again. 

“It’s a day to day process,” Lacy said. “If Jayden can go, he’ll go, but if not Nuss can step in and we’re going to roll. I have the same confidence in Nuss as I do in Jayden. If Jayden can’t go I know he’s going to be there for Nuss.”

On Saturday at Alabama, Nussmeier was put in the game after Daniels was knocked out due to injury. It was a challenging situation with LSU down 14 in the fourth quarter, but offensive lineman Garrett Dellinger praised the youngster. 

“There was no easing him into it,” Dellinger said. “It’s hard to ease someone into the fourth quarter down two touchdowns type of drive, but we just had to keep doing what we’ve been doing and so it feels like practice for him. I’d say that’s the easiest way to get him going, is doing what he’s comfortable with.

“We practice with both of them, so practice is like how the game was. One play Jayden is in, then they’ll put Nuss in for a few reps and nothing changes for us. They call the same plays.”

#LSU QB Jayden Daniels didn’t participate in Tuesday’s practice as the Tigers trek on for Florida week.

LSU OL Garrett Dellinger said Daniels was on the sidelines cheering on his team as he works through concussion protocols.

Garrett Nussmeier working as QB1 for the Tigers. pic.twitter.com/1uerfPerh7

— Zack Nagy (@znagy20) November 8, 2023

What's Next for Daniels?

Kelly hopped on the SEC teleconference on Wednesday to discuss the status of Daniels. On Wednesday, he is expected to workout with the team, and if all goes well, he will be cleared for contact on Thursday.

As it stands, Daniels is trending in the right direction, but Kelly detailed that it will be about preparation come Saturday.