How former LSU football running back John Emery fared at UTSA in 2025

John Emery, a former LSU running back, concluded his college football career after spending a final season at UTSA. Emery joined LSU in 2019, contributing to the team's national championship run with quarterback Joe Burrow. He remained with LSU through coaching changes from Ed Orgeron to Brian Kelly before transferring to UTSA after the 2024 season. At UTSA, Emery played minimally, featuring in only five offensive snaps in a game against Rice, carrying the ball four times for four yards.

Throughout his college career, Emery recorded 228 carries for 1,117 yards and 14 touchdowns. His standout seasons were in 2020, with 373 yards and three touchdowns, and in 2022, amassing 370 yards and six touchdowns. Emery was notable for being part of both the 2019 and 2023 LSU offenses, each led by Heisman-winning quarterbacks, marking significant periods in college football history.

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