LSU backup quarterback Michael Van Buren jammed the index finger on his throwing hand but will be able to practice again this week, coach Brian Kelly said Tuesday.

Van Buren, a sophomore, injured his finger Saturday night during LSU's scrimmage in Tiger Stadium. He attended practice Monday with a splint on his right hand. He did not wear pads or throw during a portion of the practice open to media.

Kelly said an X-ray and MRI were conducted on Van Buren's hand.

"No damage," Kelly said. "He was just sore, so we've shut him down a little bit. But he'll be back. He'll do a throwing program in the afternoon today, and then we'll have him back out (Wednesday)."

Van Buren started eight games as a freshman at Mississippi State last season, filling in after an injury to starter Blake Shape

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