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LSU names Finley starter vs. No. 1 Alabama

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LSU head coach Ed Orgeron announced Thursday that TJ Finley will start at quarterback for the Tigers' battle with No. 1-ranked Alabama on Saturday, according to Wilson Alexander of The Advocate.

Freshman quarterbacks Finley and Max Johnson each saw time under center in LSU's 20-7 loss to Texas A&M last weekend. Finley started the game and went 9-for-25 for 118 yards and two interceptions. Johnson came on in relief and completed 14 of 22 passes for 113 yards and a touchdown.

Orgeron suggested Johnson would also see time in the rivalry game, reports Glen West of Sports Illustrated.

LSU has struggled this season, particularly since starting quarterback Myles Brennan went down with an injury in November. Since then, Finley has completed 58% of his passes for four touchdowns and five interceptions, while Johnson has completed 63% of his throws with two touchdowns.

The Tigers are 3-4 this season, a far cry from their national-title winning season in 2019. The Crimson Tide roll on at 8-0.

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