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LSU quarterback Anthony Jennings (10) had a good week of practice and earned the starting job vs. Wisconsin.

(Brianna Paciorka)

HOUSTON - LSU sophomore Anthony Jennings will start at quarterback for the Tigers in their season opening game against Wisconsin here Saturday, a source close to LSU told NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune.

Jennings, a 6-foot-2, 216-pounder from Marietta, Ga., edged out freshman Brandon Harris after putting in a strong week of practice, the source added. LSU coach Les Miles said earlier in the week that both quarterbacks will play in the game. The teams kick off at 8 p.m. in NRG Stadium in the Advocare Texas Kickoff.

Jennings played in nine games last season with one start, LSU's 21-14 victory against Iowa in the Outback Bowl. He came off the bench to engineer a 99-yard, game-winning drive against Arkansas in the regular-season finale. He capped the drive with a 49-yard touchdown pass to Travin Dural with 1:15 left.

For that game, Jennings completed four of seven passes for 76 yards and had a key 21-yard scramble to keep the winning drive alive. He didn't fare as well in the bowl victory, connecting on only seven of 19 throws for 82 yards and one interception. He was sacked four times.

Harris, a 6-3, 188-pounder from Shreveport, came on strong during spring practice after enrolling at LSU in January. He outperformed Jennings in the spring game passing for 195 yards and three touchdowns and rushing for 77 yards and another score to lead the team in both categories.