LSU Tigers starting quarterback Max Johnson to enter transfer portal

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LSU is poised to lose starting quarterback Max Johnson along with his brother Jake, a prized tight end recruit, because of Brian Kelly's hiring.

Max Johnson said he would enter the transfer portal.

He emerged as the starter late last year and played in every game this season, the son of a former NFL quarterback.

He threw 27 touchdown and six interceptions for LSU this season. He ran for a touchdown.

Jake Johnson, the No. 1-ranked tight end in the Class of 2022, is opening up his recruitment.

He originally committed to LSU in April when Ed Orgeron was the coach.

Less than two years after leading LSU to a national championship, he would step aside after the season.

The program's 34th head coach was introduced last week, as Kelly signed a 10-year deal worth $95 million.

Shortly after the decision was made to step down, Brennan entered the portal.

LSU has only one scholarship quarterback left, a former four-star prospect who has appeared in four games this season.

If he played in the Texas Bowl, he would lose the ability to redshirt this season, costing him a year of eligibility.