Johnson and Finley are similar in many ways, as the Ponchatoula native Finley stands 6-foot-6 and weighs 242 pounds while Johnson is slightly shorter at 6-foot-5 but weighs a good 20 pounds lighter than his freshman counterpart. Powered by Minute Media © 2020 All Rights Reserved. I don't know if he's going to play this game.". If the game remains scheduled as-is and Brennan is unable to play, LSU will turn to freshman TJ Finley or Max Johnson to make the start. They didn't know who was going to start, so it's going to be the same thing this week. We had a two-minute drill on Tuesday. "Both of them are very impressive, I believe both of those guys have NFL talent, we're gonna practice with both of them this week and whoever has the best week is gonna start," Orgeron said. "That's gonna set up the pass, we cannot be one dimensional. “I really think both of them are phenomenal young players,” Orgeron said. Establishing the run will be something Ensminger will want to do as the Tigers rushed for less than 50 yards against Missouri and have been inconsistent this season. Johnson, a 6-foot-5, 219-pound Georgia native, was a four-star recruit that ranked as the No. 253 overall recruit, according to 247Sports. But the show must go on and freshmen quarterbacks Max Johnson and TJ Finley have been receiving equal reps in practice. I plan on giving them both a chance during the game, either one starts, I want to see what they can do. If LSU and Florida move forward with their SEC crossover rivalry on Saturday in light of a COVID outbreak with the Gators, it’s unlikely LSU starting quarterback Myles Brennan will be healthy enough to play. 10 pro-style quarterback and No. (But) TJ can move out of the pocket and avoid the rush.". Brennan is battling what Orgeron called a "significant lower body injury", and now he's questionable to play against South Carolina when the Gamecocks travel to LSU on Saturday for a 6 p.m. CST kickoff in Tiger Stadium. How did this shake things up come bowl time? 499 overall recruit and No. We're not going to give it to anybody. College Football Playoff takeaways: Power 5's best battling to stay unbeaten, and Big Ten is back in a big way. Ensminger was 5-of-8 for 56 yards in a win over Tulane. They got prepared for that. Welcome to our Fantasy Football Running Back Rankings for Week 6 of the 2020 NFL regular season. CJ Marable catches the pass from Fred Payton and runs for a 24-yard touchdown to give Coastal Carolina the lead. Nous voudrions effectuer une description ici mais le site que vous consultez ne nous en laisse pas la possibilité. They have to perform. They also allowed Chris Carson to rack up six receptions on SNF. Both could see the field in Brennan’s absence. Orgeron said he plans on giving both players snaps against South Carolina if Brennan ultimately cannot go. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Looked very good. "Myles has an significant injury to his lower body, something that we do believe is going to heal," Orgeron said. Hopeful interloper Penn State fell short. For more NCAA football news, analysis, opinion and unique coverage by FanSided, including Heisman Trophy and College Football Playoff rankings, be sure to bookmark these pages. ", on one hand, Johnson can escape a few pass rushes. We'll see what South Carolina gives us on defense, and who best suits to play it. I believe both of those guys have NFL talent at quarterback. Johnson and Finley both were playing high school football at this time a year ago, and across the 1-2 start, neither ever took a snap as Brennan went wire-to … We have to get to a manageable balance.". 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With a reported 19 Florida football players testing positive, another 10 in quarantine and two Florid assistant coaches also testing positive, the SEC may postpone the game between the two if Florida doesn’t have the minimum number of 53 scholarship players available. Obviously being the first game to any one of them is going to be a little nervousness. Obviously, Max is very good. But they have to have a good week. The latest stats, facts, news and notes on Myles Johnson of the Eastern Illinois Panthers Brennan won't practice on Monday and likely won't return to practice until later this week - if at all - ahead of the matchup with USC. Andrew Johnson catches a pass against East. Todd Gurley (RB14) turned the clock back this past Sunday, flashing his former Offensive Player of the Year skillset. Myles Johnson is on Facebook. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. Call the game that they can manage in the game.". Getty What's the mindset from Orgeron entering the week of practices as the Tigers prepare with the backups to face a Gamecocks team that is standing in the way of getting back to .500 on the season? Sophmore/Junior Highlights: Myles Braxton Johnson. "Both of them are very impressive. He knows what both of them can do. While physically there are some similarities, Johnson and Finley's play styles are a little different. Heading into the season, if there was one player the Tigers couldn't afford to lose, it was Myles Brennan. 253 overall recruit, according to 247Sports. Here are some of Orgeron's takeaways during his time with the media on Monday. The 6-foot-6, 242-pound Finley was a three-star recruit ranked as the No. I think Max is comparable in speed to Joe Burrow. Johnson and Finley showed tremendous promise last week, according to Orgeron, but the next four practices will be the ultimate indicator in who earns the starting job should Brennan be held out. "I think [losing weight] helped [Finley]. Speaking of must-start, can you trust Alexander Mattison to pick up the slack in the Vikings backfield if Dalvin Cook misses time with a groin injury? I think Max is comparable in speed to Joe Burrow. Orgeron said the biggest key will be finding a running game within the trio of backs, most notably John Emery Jr., who is the lone running back on roster to have a 100-plus yard game this season, and he still leads the team in touchdowns on the ground. Oklahoma Sooners land recruit Talyn Shettron, No. "They have to perform. The only way to do it is in live action. "Both of those guys, I think it really helped they were here last spring. It's a big week in practice for both, and both will certainly see playing time if they are the lone options available. Get the latest news, stats, videos, highlights and more about unknown Miles Johnson on ESPN. 1 WR in 2022 class. Orgeron: "I think to be fair to them, after Thursday's practice we should tell them. Fantasy Football Week 6 RB Rankings: Alexander Mattison, Todd Gurley Up, Copyright © 2020 Heavy, Inc. All rights reserved. All College Football news from FanSided Daily, MLB Postseason: 3 reasons the Los Angeles Dodgers shouldn’t panic just yet, Best bets: 5 bets to take to the bank in college football Week 7. Myles Elliot Zach Hippolyte (born 9 November 1994) is an English professional footballer who plays for Scunthorpe United as a winger.A product of the Brentford Academy, he moved to Scotland in 2014 and played for Livingston, Falkirk and St Mirren, before joining for Dunfermline Athletic in 2018. College Football Playoff predictions: Clemson vs. Alabama III on tap? 10 pro-style quarterback and No. The Big Ten returned and it did not disappoint, with some incredible performances and epic finishes. Finley is listed as Brennan’s backup on the LSU depth chart, according to Our Lads. Alexander Mattison #25 of the Minnesota Vikings carries the ball. No leading Vikings rusher in any game this season has scored below 16.6 points. That's why they were recruited here, why they came here. Copyright: © 2020 ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. We have to be able to block better up front, we have to run the ball better so we're not getting behind on second-and-10, third-and-10. Johnson was the higher-rated prospect coming out of high school, but that probably doesn’t matter at this point. Ensminger knows better than most what it's like to start as a true freshman and so he'll have to draw up an offensive gameplan that fits potentially both of his young quarterbacks. On the other, Finley can stand tall and sling it. The Tigers signal-caller was banged up during the first half of LSU’s loss at Missouri last Saturday and has been held out of practice this week. A little faster. Orgeron says who starts will widely depend on what the team expects the South Carolina defense to throw at the LSU offense. They didn't know who was going to start, so it's going to be the same thing this week. A true freshman starting at Florida would normally be an untenable situation, and it still is, but without a packed Swamp and with a disappointing Gators defense potentially missing several starters and key reserves, it may not a total disaster. He knows what both of them can do. AP Top 25 college football poll reaction: What's next for each ranked team?