Following practice on Thursday, LSU head coach Les Miles confirmed that Danny Etling will be the starting quarterback for Saturday's game against Mississippi State.

Miles had dropped strong hints throughout the week that Etling would get the start over Brandon Harris, but that his status could change throughout the game.

"Danny will take the first snap," Miles said during his weekly "Last Word with Les" segment on the school's website. "But I hold the right to make that decision at any point in time that I want to."

Etling entered last weekend's game against Jacksonville State on the third possession after Harris struggled to move the offense. The Purdue transfer wasn't spectacular in relief, completing just 6-of-14 passes, but did open up the deep passing game, throwing for 100 yards and a touchdown.

The Tiger faithful are certainly hoping there is an improvement from the passing game under Etling, as the team ranks 121st in the country through two weeks, averaging just 129 yards per game through the air.