Consider it a bombshell from a typically reserved LSU head coach Les Miles.

During Monday's opening statement at his weekly press luncheon, Miles announced freshman quarterback Brandon Harris as the starter for Saturday's game at Auburn.

"It stands to reason that he would get first snaps in the next game," Miles said. "Brandon Harris came in and gave us a great spark. The team played well around him."

Harris accounted for five touchdowns in Saturday's win over New Mexico State, and the Tigers scored on all seven drives he was in the game. Sophomore Anthony Jennings had previously started in the first five games of the season.

Miles said he informed both quarterbacks of the decision and the team is on the same page moving forward into practice week.

"I felt like Brandon Harris needed to know it and Anthony Jennings needed to know it," Miles said. "We have a lot of confidence in both guys, and we certainly have a lot of confidence with Harris. And as we always do, we want to take stock in whatever we are doing. We want to make sure the offense is doing the right thing."