Matthew Clayton Flynn (born June 20, 1985, in Tyler, Texas) is an American football quarterback for the Louisiana State University Tigers. In 2007, his fifth season at LSU, Flynn earned the starting quarterback job after former starting quartback JaMarcus Russell entered the 2007 NFL Draft.He is the son of Alvin Flynn, who played quarterback at Baylor in the 1960s
Flynn redshirted the 2003 NCAA Division I-A football season, as did the other LSU quarterback signee, JaMarcus Russell. In 2004, he served as third string quarterback as a redshirt freshman, behind starter Marcus Randall and backup JaMarcus Russell. He also doubled as the LSU's holder on placekicks. Flynn played in all 12 games, but only three games at quarterback. His collegiate first completion went to Xavier Carter for a 67-yard touchdown against Mississippi State. Flynn also made a short appearance in the 2004
Capital One Bowl, completing 1-of-4 passes for 11 yards. He finished the year by completing 4-of-10 passes for 99 yards and 1 TD.
The departure of Randall left Russell and Flynn battling for the starting QB position. Russell eventually got the job, leaving Flynn as backup. He played in seven games at quarterback for the Tigers in 2005, completing 27-of-48 passes for 457 yards, 7 touchdowns and 1 interception. In a win over North Texas, Flynn threw a perfect 7-of-7 for 139 yards and 3 TDs, all in the fourth quarter. In the 2005 SEC Championship game against the Georgia Bulldogs, starting quarterback Russell was injured and Flynn finished the game. He was then given the nod to start for the Tigers in the 2005 Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl against the University of Miami Hurricanes. In that game, he led the Tigers to a 40-3 rout of Miami.
Again serving as backup to Russell, Flynn appeared in seven games. He completed 12-of-20 passes for 133 yards over the season, recording 2 touchdowns and 1 interception. Both TDs came in a 49-0 rout against Kentucky on October 14, 2006.
As the starting quarterback for LSU, Flynn led the Tigers to an undisputed #1 poll position, until they lost to Kentucky in three overtimes.
Flynn threw a 22 yard TD pass to Demetrius Byrd to win the game against Auburn on October 20, 2007, there was one second remaining on the clock; Colt David kicked the extra point to make the final score LSU 30-Auburn 24.
He would then lead the Tiger's to a 4th quarter comeback against Alabama. Flynn and the Tigers would then go on to beat La. Tech the following weekend and climb back to the #1 spot after a loss by then #1 Ohio St. The following week the Tiger's would handily beat Ole Miss. In his final game at Tiger Stadium, Flynn and the Tigers lost to Arkansas, seemingly losing any chance at the national title. However, LSU, without Flynn, beat Tennessee for the SEC Championship, and losses by Missouri and West Virginia vaulted LSU back into the title game in New Orleans.
On January 7, 2008, Flynn led LSU to a BCS National Championship, beating Ohio State 38-24. Flynn was named offensive MVP of the game.
Matt Flynn Awards
- Matt Flynn was the 2005 MVP (Offense) Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl
- Matt FLynn was the 2005 SEC Academic Honor Roll
Matt Flynn Career Highlights
- Attempts: 22 vs. Miami, 2005
- Completions: 13 vs. Miami, 2005
- Yards: 196 vs. Miami, 2005
- Touchdowns: 3 vs. North Texas, 2005
Full Name: Matt Flynn