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Former LSU QB suffers crushing season-ending injury in his starting debut

Walker Howard backed up Jayden Daniels at LSU in 2022, and after getting his shot as Louisiana's starting QB, suffered a serious injury in the season opener last Saturday.

Cajuns quarterback Walker Howard 4, Louisianas Ragin Cajuns take on Rice. Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. | SCOTT CLAUSE / USATODAY Network / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Former LSU quarterback Walker Howard finally got an opportunity to be a starting quarterback this season with the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns. After backing up Jayden Daniels at LSU in 2022, Howard transferred to Ole Miss.