Michael Van Buren named starting quarterback at South Florida
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 1:27 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Michael Van Buren has been named the starting quarterback for South Florida as the 2026 season approaches. The former LSU QB previously played for Mississippi State before transferring to LSU, where he took over as the starter in 2025. Over his career, he has accumulated 2,896 passing yards and 19 touchdowns across 17 games. South Florida's head coach Brian Hartline aims to build on the momentum from the previous season under Alex Golesh.
- •Van Buren previously played two seasons at Mississippi State and LSU.
- •He threw for 1,012 yards and eight touchdowns as LSU's starter.
- •South Florida is under the guidance of first-year head coach Brian Hartline.
- •This is Van Buren's third school in three years.
- •South Florida begins their season soon, with Van Buren leading the offense.
- 1:27 PMYahoo Sports — Former LSU football quarterback named starter for South Florida
"Former LSU football QB Michael Van Buren landed on his feet at his new school. He was named QB1 as Week 1 approaches.
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