Kiffin lane and the Ole Miss Rebels they are adding a quarterback through the transfer portal.
Former LSU quarterback Walker Howard announced his decision to transfer to Ole Miss on Wednesday after a year in Baton Rouge.
Walker Howard #14 of the LSU Tigers warms up before a game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium on November 12, 2022 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The Tigers defeated the Razorbacks 13-10.
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Howard was the third dual-threat quarterback in the class of 2022 and appeared in just two games for LSU last season.
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Walker announced on Monday that he would be leaving LSU after entering the transfer portal on January 13.
“As a kid I always dreamed of playing at LSU,” Howard posted on Twitter. “I never imagined being anywhere else. However, when things happen in life, we have to adapt and keep moving forward.
Walker Howard #14 of the LSU Tigers fights during the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl against the Purdue Boilermakers at Camping World Stadium on January 2, 2023 in Orlando, Florida.
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“That said, I made the decision to leave LSU to find the best place to grow up. This was a very difficult decision for me and my family. I can’t explain how grateful I am for all the relationships I’ve built at LSU.”
For Ole Miss, Howard adds depth behind starter Jaxson Dart after backup Luke Altmyer announced his transfer to Illinois.
LSU Tigers quarterback Walker Howard (14) throws a pass during the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl between the LSU Tigers and the Purdue Boilermakers on January 2, 2023 at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida.
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Dart is set to return for the 2023 season after throwing for 20 touchdowns and 11 interceptions while rushing for 614 rushing yards.
The Rebels went 8-5 in 2022 at Kiffin’s third year at Oxford.