Brian Kelly reveals QB plan for spring game, offers updates on John Emery and Sevyn Banks

Brian Kelly met with the media on Thursday for the final time before LSU’s spring game, and said that the quarterbacks would see a fairly even division of reps on Saturday in the event, set for 1 p.m. local time.

Jayden Daniels, Myles Brennan and Garrett Nussmeier are competing for the starting job.

“That is a hotly tested position that requires this kind of game so those guys can sort out where they are,” Kelly said.

The format for this year’s spring game will feature an offense vs. defense scrimmage. The first half will be played game-like with the exception of special teams. The second half will consist of a running clock for two 15-minute quarters.

Kelly also shared that RB John Emery, who recently dealt with a right ankle injury, will play in the spring game.

Kelly also commented on LSU cornerback signee Sevyn Banks, and shared that he spoke with former Ohio State defensive coordinator Kerry Coombs, who is now at Cincinnati, about him.

“Once we got a positive report from the medical team,” Kelly said, “then it was an easy decision on our part.”

Here are the other details about the game:

• Scoring System (Defense)
• 3 points for a turnover/sudden change or stop
• 3 points for 3-and-out
• 2 points for a Color Zone Field Goal
• 2 points for a 3rd or 4th down stop
• 1 point for a sack or TFL or rush of -2 yards or more
• Normal scoring for interception, fumble returned for TD or safety
• Offense will be scored as a normal game

Other Rules

• QBs will be in red jerseys and won’t be live
• There will be kickoffs but no returns
• All punts and kickoffs will be fair caught
• No rush permitted on punts, PATs and FGs
• No fakes on punts, PATs and FGs

H/T Wilson Alexander.

Keith Farner

A former newspaper veteran, Keith Farner is a news manager for Saturday Down South.