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Former LSU football transfer quarterback Walker Howard named starter for in-state foe
Source: Louisiana has named former Ole Miss/LSU quarterback Walker Howard the school's starting quarterback, and he'll make his first college start against Rice on Aug. 30. Howard ranked as ESPN's No. 3 dual-threat QB recruit in Class of 2022 behind Cade Klubnik and Ty Simpson.
Former LSU quarterback Walker Howard earned the starting role at his third school, according to a report from ESPN's Pete Thamel on Tuesday.
Howard will make the first start of his collegiate career for Louisiana-Lafayette. The Ragin' Cajuns kick off their season against Rice on August 30 at 8 PM. Howard got the nod over redshirt sophomore Lunch Winfield and redshirt freshman Daniel Beale.
Recruited during the 2022 cycle, Howard was the No. 3 dual-threat quarterback in the class behind Cade Klubnik and Ty Simpson as a top-50 overall recruit. He committed to LSU and spent the season backing up Heisman Trophy winner Jayden Daniels and Garrett Nussmeier before transferring.
Howard stuck with LSU through a head coaching transition and was one of the top-ranked signees in Brian Kelly's first class.
Howard played the past two years at Ole Miss and appeared in four games, completing three passes for 56 yards. The transfer to Louisiana marks a homecoming for the Lafayette native. He won two state titles at St. Thomas More High School.
