Brian Kelly and the LSU football staff have landed a commitment from Mississippi State transfer Michael Van Buren, he announced via social media on Sunday after

LSU has received a transfer commitment from former Mississippi State freshman quarterback Michael Van Buren. Van Buren, who has three years of college football eligibility remaining, announced his decision through the On3 website and a social media post on Sunday — four days after LSU starter Garrett Nussmeier announced he would be returning to the Tigers for his senior season.

LSU football added to its quarterback room on Sunday, securing a commitment from Mississippi State transfer Michael Van Buren. Despite LSU starter Garrett Nussmeier announcing his return, LSU was in t

Former Mississippi State quarterback Michael Van Buren Jr. announced on social media Sunday that he is transferring to LSU. Van Buren, who has three years of eligibility remaining, made eight starts as a true freshman this season for Mississippi State (2-10).

A former Georgia Tech wide receiver, Singleton told On3 that LSU is one of his top five schools. He is the No. 1 ranked transfer in the 2025 cycle, according to 247Sports and On3, and hasn’t set an announcement date for his commitment. In 2024, the sophomore receiver totaled 754 yards from 56 passes, along with 131 rushing yards.

Michael Van Buren has committed to LSU after posting solid numbers during his true freshman season at Mississippi State.

LSU and Brian Kelly have had a busy recruiting week in the transfer portal, and their most recent addition is a quarterback from a longtime SEC rival. Mississippi State freshman quarterback Michael Van Buren entered the portal this week, and he announced on Sunday that he would be transferring to LSU.

Michael Van Buren Jr., who threw for 1,886 yards and scored 16 total touchdowns for Mississippi State this season, has committed to LSU after leaving the Bulldogs.