LSU running back John Emery Jr. leaves game after suffering apparent knee injury

LSU running back John Emery Jr. has left Saturday’s game against Florida after suffering a knee injury in the first quarter. Emery made a cut and landed awkwardly as his legs gave out and he immediately fell to the ground with no contact.

He grabbed his right knee and remained down on the field for several moments before trainers had to help him off to the sidelines for further evaluation. Prior to going down, Emery had totaled 22 yards rushing on only two carries.

The running back was later seen making his way to the locker room on crutches. That would seem to indicate that he is at least done for the night, and we’ll await further update on the severity of the injury.

John Emery missed some time to to start the year due to injury, so this development is another tough blow for him and LSU this season. He had so far played a limited role in the backfield this year with 21 carries for 99 yards and a touchdown.

SEC Network’s Alyssa Lang later revealed on the broadcast that Emery would be out the remainder of the game, revealing the injury was to his Achilles. We’ll have to await further update, but it sounds like an issue that could keep the running back out longer unfortunately.

LSU managed to overcome the injury to Emery and went on to win 52-35 behind a big performance from Jayden Daniels.

Jayden Daniels accomplishes historic feat vs. Florida

LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels is one of the leading Heisman contenders for a reason. He’s an electrifying runner with the football in his hands and he’s also a dynamic passer.

On Saturday against the Florida Gators’ defense, Daniels carved their defense up in historic fashion and etched his name in college football history in the process. With over nine minutes remaining fourth quarter, Daniels became the first player in college football history to throw for over 350 passing yards and rush for over 200 rushing yards.

Check out the play where he stamped his name in the record books for good.

Jayden to BT for the TOUCHDOWN pic.twitter.com/szXMYMaCYX

— LSU Football (@LSUfootball) November 12, 2023

Daniels struck a Heisman pose and who can blame him? With those kinds of numbers, he’s certainly making as strong an argument as possible to hoist the coveted hardware.