Jayden Daniels set to start at QB for LSU vs. Florida State

Jayden Daniels is set to start at quarterback for LSU when the Tigers open their season against Florida State tonight, sources tell On3.

Daniels, a transfer from Arizona State, has been competing with redshirt freshman Garrett Nussmeier for the Tigers’ starting QB job. LSU coach Brian Kelly didn’t name a starter publicly in advance of the game vs. Florida State.

Daniels, who was a three-year starter for Arizona State, accumulated 2,380 passing yards, 710 rushing yards and 16 total touchdowns for the Sun Devils last season.

LSU enters the matchup against Florida State as a four-point favorite.

The game kicks off at 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time and will be televised on ABC.