LSU Injury Update: Jayden Daniels In, Logan Diggs Doubtful Against Florida

LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels took a crushing hit to the head on Saturday night in Tuscaloosa after Alabama linebacker Dallas Turner knocked him out of the Week 10 contest.

Now, after a handful of days to work through concussion protocols, Daniels has cleared all testing and will start for the Bayou Bengals on Saturday night.

"He practiced [Thursday] and will most likely pass the protocol. I would say he's probable for Saturday," Kelly said on Thursday.

Brian Kelly and Co. know they have two capable quarterbacks with redshirt sophomore Garrett Nussmeier also taking significant reps during practice this week.

LSU wide receiver Kyren Lacy discussed the confidence in Nussmeier if thrown in the fire once again:

“It’s a day to day process,” Lacy said. “If Jayden can go, he’ll go, but if not Nuss can step in and we’re going to roll. I have the same confidence in Nuss as I do in Jayden. If Jayden can’t go I know he’s going to be there for Nuss.”

News: #LSU QB Jayden Daniels will start on Saturday against Florida after clearing concussion protocols.

The other injury update: RB Logan Diggs is doubtful to suit up in Tiger Stadium with an upper body injury.

The Bayou Bengals look to be without their RB1 tonight. pic.twitter.com/DzfRzyWm4G
— Zack Nagy (@znagy20) November 11, 2023

On Saturday at Alabama, Nussmeier was put in the game after Daniels was knocked out due to injury. It was a challenging situation with LSU down 14 in the fourth quarter, but offensive lineman Garrett Dellinger praised the youngster.

“There was no easing him into it,” Dellinger said. “It’s hard to ease someone into the fourth quarter down two touchdowns type of drive, but we just had to keep doing what we’ve been doing and so it feels like practice for him. I’d say that’s the easiest way to get him going, is doing what he’s comfortable with.

“We practice with both of them, so practice is like how the game was. One play Jayden is in, then they’ll put Nuss in for a few reps and nothing changes for us. They call the same plays."

Daniels isn't the only name that was on the LSU Injury Report this week after Kelly revealed running back Logan Diggs suffered an upper-body injury.

The Latest on Diggs:

LSU RB Logan Diggs is doubtful for Saturday night against Florida and the expectation is that the Tigers' starter will miss the showdown in Death Valley.

Diggs, who's rushed for 635 yards on his way to taking over as the lead back for the Bayou Bengals, suffered an upper-body injury that will hold him out on Saturday.

LSU Country will have you updated on the status of Diggs moving forward as game time nears.