Myles Brennan shares heartfelt retirement farewell message to LSU fans

LSU quarterback Myles Brennan confirmed his decision to retire from football on Monday, via a retirement message he shared online. Rumors began circulating on Monday that the longtime Tigers quarterback and former national champion would be stepping down from the sport, and were later confirmed by head coach Brian Kelly.

Brennan announced his decision himself on Monday, sharing his thanks for everybody who supported him until this point.

Myles Brennan’s retirement message

“Tiger Nation, over the last five years, I have given all of my body, heart, and soul to LSU Football. Playing for LSU has been a dream come true,” shared Brennan. “Wearing the purple and gold, running into Death Valley, winning a national championship, and starting at quarterback for the LSU Tigers — what more could a kid ask for? I will never forget the time I’ve spent and the memories I have made here.

“To the players who have suited up alongside me; to the coaches who recruited, signed, and developed me; to the training staff who has cared for me; to the support staff who has provided everything I needed to compete at the highest level and continue my education; and to the fans who cheered for me every step of the way; thank you.

“I want to say thank you to the student body, the administration, and the entire LSU fan base for all your tremendous support over the last five years. I will never forget my time in Baton Rouge. I love LSU and all our fans.

“I am forever grateful for every opportunity I’ve been given, every obstacle I’ve overcome, and every second I’ve been a Tiger. However, after five seasons, it is time for me to start a new chapter in my life. I am announcing today that I will be stepping away from football. I am thankful for where this journey has taken me so far, and I am looking forward to where it takes me next.”

LSU’s quarterback battle thins

With Brennan’s sudden retirement, it appears that the quarterback race in Baton Rouge is down to two. The Tigers start the 2022 season versus Florida State in primetime on Sept. 4.

Myles Brennan has had a career plagued by injury, including a season-ending one in 2021. Last season, he engaged in a battle with Max Johnson for the starting quarterback job at LSU. He also missed the majority of the 2020 season with a torn abdomen. Prior to his injury in 2020, Brennan was 79-of-131 for 11 touchdowns and three interceptions. He threw for 1,712 yards in his LSU career, which began in 2017.

Brennan was a four-star prospect coming out of high school in the 2017 signing class. He chose LSU over more than a dozen other DI offers.

On3’s Nikki Chavanelle contributed to this article.