ESPN is reporting that LSU quarterback Zach Mettenberger has torn his ACL and will not play in his team’s bowl game.
THIS JUST IN: LSU QB Zach Mettenberger has torn ACL; will not play in bowl game. (via @caplannfl)
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) December 4, 2013
No word yet on how it happened, but it’s quite a blow for Mettenberger, who has come through with a stellar senior campaign. He’s thrown for 3,082 yards and 22 touchdowns and is fourth nationally with a passer rating of 171.45.
The No. 14 Tigers (9-3) will likely have to turn to freshman Anthony Jennings in the bowl game. This season, Jennings has completed 6 of 10 passes for 99 yards and a touchdown and has rushed for 49 yards while showing some pretty good flashes, most recently against Arkansas.
On the bright side, Jennings now has a chance to get some more experience before next season rolls around. On the other hand, it’s a pretty disappointing way for Mettenberger to end his career and it’s sure to affect his future draft status.