The Transfer Portal is open and is certainly active. Back in December, Mississippi State quarterback Michael Van Buren decided to switch schools and committed to LSU via the transfer portal. This came as Van Buren’s true freshman season came to an end with Mississippi State.
Van Buren played in 10 games for Mississippi State. He finished the season with 1,886 yards and threw for 11 touchdowns while throwing seven interceptions. He was seen on video taking reps at quarterback at an LSU practice. He certainly is bringing the heat in his passes.
Michael Van Buren Brings the Heat at LSU Practice With Three Years of Eligibility Left
Van Buren played high school football for St. Frances Academy in Maryland. He quickly became a four-star prospect and ranked as the No. 385 overall prospect in the Class of 2024.
Michael Van Buren Jr. appears to be the second team QB for #LSU right now.
“MVB” started eight games as a frosh at MSU in 2024 (140/256, 1886 yds, 11 TD-7 INT, 5 rush TD).
A nice get for the Tigers out of the transfer portal for both the present and future. pic.twitter.com/JJrDS2NjtD
— John Eads WAFB-TV (@JohnEadsWAFB) March 12, 2025
Van Buren also ranked as the nation’s No. 24 quarterback and No. 12 overall recruit in Maryland. Van Buren wasn’t the original starter for Mississippi State but took over after Blake Shepen went down.
Van Buren arguably played his best game against an incredible Georgia Bulldogs defense. He erupted for 306 yards and threw for three touchdowns and one interception. When Van Buren decided to leave Mississippi State for LSU, he posted a heartfelt message:
“Mississippi State faithful, you all have embraced me, supported me, and nurtured me both academically and athletically in our short time together,” Van Buren says. “My family and I are forever thankful to coach (Jeff) Lebby, the staff, my teammates, the administrative team, and the professors for their contributions to my growth as an individual.”
“For the past year, we have worked arm in arm to generate some memorable moments in coach Lebby’s first year, and I am confident there is more greatness to come from the program. After a lot of consideration, prayer and consultation with my family, I have decided to enter my name into the transfer portal with three years of eligibility left.”
LSU head coach Brian Kelly turned LSU into one of the best places to be for young quarterback prospects. Van Buren will look to grow more as a quarterback under Kelly and the rest of the LSU coaching staff and follow in the likes of Joe Burrow’s footsteps.
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LSU averaged 315.3 passing yards per game this season, which was the eighth most in the entire country. He has a lot of experience against SEC competition from a very young age, and that could come in handy in his time at LSU.
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