It’s been an eventful August in Baton Rouge, but with time winding down before the season kicks off, one story line has dominated the headlines, airwaves and message boards. To start this list off with anything else would be disingenuous.

So without further ado, here’s our list of the five biggest developments of LSU’s fall camp.

1. Brandon Harris is walking away with the quarterback job (we think)

Finally. Finally! Some clarity in the LSU quarterback race.

After Saturday’s scrimmage, Les Miles said sophomore Brandon Harris got “significantly” more snaps with the first-team offense. Hooray!

But then he immediately added that snaps were split “pretty evenly,” and that “all in all it was pretty even.” That’s either sneakily brilliant doublespeak meant as misdirection or maybe Miles isn’t the SEC’s most accomplished linguist. Either seems plausible.

Regardless of semantics, Harris appears to be the frontrunner at quarterback and all else is details when it comes to news out of Tigers camp this month.

2. Jalen Mills injured

Senior safety Jalen Mills sustained an ankle injury last week that will keep him sidelined for at least the first two games of the year. The double-edged sword: the Tigers are well-stocked with secondary depth, but Mills might be the player the team can least afford to lose at the position.

A starter in every game since arriving on campus, Mills plays both safety and corner, depending on the set, so it’ll take two players to replace him while he’s out. Rickey Jefferson is expected to hold down the free safety spot, while Dwayne Thomas fills in at nickel corner.

LSU appears to be in good shape here, but having their most experienced and versatile defender back on the field in time for Auburn would certainly be a nice boost.

3. What’s going on with the OL?

The loss of two starters — most notably All-SEC left tackle La’el Collins — has LSU reshuffling its offensive front. Returning starters Vadal Alexander, Jerald Hawkins and Ethan Pocic give the Tigers a strong foundation to build upon, but early this week they were still juggling possible alignments.

The emergence of five-star true freshman Maea Teuhema has apparently given LSU some options to consider at a position group where a slew of former regarded recruits are battling for spots on the two deep. Including the incoming class, 10 LSU offensive linemen were rated four-star prospects or better in high school.

4. All the freshmen

That recruiting prowess is obvious throughout the 2015 class. In addition to Teuhema, as many as seven true freshmen are pushing for playing time early this season.

A quick roundup:

  • Arden Key, defensive end: The Tigers have no plans to redshirt the 6-foot-5, 230 pounder. He should see the field early as LSU attempts to improve last season’s inability to rush the passer.
  • Derrius Guice, running back: The hype is building around the 220-pounder, who has been flashing five-star moves and power in practice.
  • Kevin Toliver, cornerback: Currently fighting for time at corner with Ed Paris and is expected to force his way into the rotation.
  • Donte Jackson, cornerback: The Tigers are looking for a way to get the speedster on the field, working him at receiver and kick returner during camp.
  • Nick Brossette, running back: Yet another back vying for carries behind Leonard Fournette this season. The Tigers might have the luxury of redshirting him, but Miles has never been shy about spreading around the carries.
  • Isaiah Washington, defensive end: The position battle at end is populated by multiple unknowns. It’s a crowded race, but Washington has drawn rave reviews. He’s at least a threat to earn playing time if he can edge past sophomores Sione Teuhema and Deondre Clark in the pecking order.
  • Tyron Johnson, wide receiver: Possibly a long shot to make much of an impact this season given the depth of young receivers in front of him, but Johnson is one of the most talented recruits in the freshman class and could force his way into playing time with a little more polish.

5. Pass rush, please

LSU fans know last year’s numbers by now. 19 sacks. 13th in the conference.

Ed Orgeron also knows them, and the Tigers’ new defensive line coach has made his mission to turn up the pressure and crank out the sacks in 2015.