Is Jayden Daniels Playing Today? (Latest Injury Update for LSU vs. Georgia in SEC Championship Game)

Jayden Daniels, the dual threat LSU quarterback, helped revitalize LSU in Brian Kelly's first season, but is he going to be able to play in the team's surprising SEC Championship game appearance?

Daniels was injured in the fourth quarter in the team's upset loss to Texas A&M on the road last weekend, and was spotted in a walking boot this week. What is his availability for Saturday's SEC Championship Game against defending National Champion Georgia?

Here's the latest on Daniels' availability:

Latest Jayden Daniels Injury Update

Daniels will play on Saturday, but it's fair to question how close to 100% he is:

Jayden Daniels will play Saturday in the SEC Championship despite his ankle injury. He practiced this week, Kelly said. #LSU

— Brody Miller (@BrodyAMiller) December 1, 2022

Here's what Brian Kelly had to say early in the week about Daniels' injury:

#LSU Head Coach Brian Kelly gives an injury update on QB Jayden Daniels heading into #SECChampionship vs. #UGA

After hurting his ankle Saturday vs. TAMU, Daniels in a boot and will be reevaluated on Tuesday. @11AliveNews pic.twitter.com/ut48sNpHy7

— Reggie Chatman Jr. (@ReggieChatman) November 29, 2022

Even if he plays, it's fair to assume that Daniels won't be 100% for this game, which is a massive blow to the Tigers chances of pulling a titanic upset against the Bulldogs. Daniels has 824 yards rushing this season with 11 touchdowns on the ground. The Arizona State's transfers ability to use his legs is part of his game, but that may not be part of the game plan this weekend.

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