LSU without RB John Emery for third straight opener


Dec 3, 2022; Atlanta, GA, USA; LSU Tigers running back John Emery Jr. (4) is hit following his reception by Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Malaki Starks (24) during the second quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Dec 3, 2022; Atlanta, GA, USA; LSU Tigers operating again John Emery Jr. (4) is hit following his reception by Georgia Bulldogs defensive again Malaki Starks (24) through the second quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
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No. 5 LSU might be with out operating again John Emery for its season opener towards No. 8 Florida State on Sunday, the third straight opener that the previous five-star prospect has missed.

Tigers coach Brian Kelly advised reporters Wednesday that Emery is “unavailable” for the sport. He did not present a cause, however Emery missed spring observe, the whole 2021 season and the primary two video games of 2022 resulting from educational ineligibility.

Emery missed the primary day of fall camp however returned the following day, with Kelly saying Emery was “in nice form” together with his lecturers.

Emery has appeared in 30 profession video games (5 begins) and rushed for 941 yards with 13 touchdowns at LSU. He has caught 33 passes for 262 yards and two scores.

LSU RB Armoni Goodwin is listed as uncertain towards FSU, leaving Logan Diggs, Josh Williams and Noah Cain on the high of the RB rotation.

A Louisiana native, Emery was a five-star prospect and ranked because the nation’s No. 2 operating again — No. 13 general — within the 2019 recruiting class by the 247Sports composite.

—Area Stage Media