Scouting LSU QB Garrett Nussmeier
Garrett Nussmeier will make his 16th career start at quarterback for LSU on Saturday night at Tiger Stadium.
Nussmeier’s 2024 Campaign
Nussmeier, a redshirt senior from Lake Charles, Louisiana, waited his turn behind former Heisman winner Jayden Daniels before finally getting his opportunity in the spotlight. Nussmeier experienced several ups and downs during his inaugural season as a starter, leading the Tigers to a 9-4 record while throwing for 4,052 yards and 29 touchdowns, but also 12 interceptions. His 4,052 passing yards were good enough for 5th in the nation, while his 12 interceptions also ranked 5th in the country.
2025 Statistics
1 GP, 28/38 (74%) for 232 yards, 1 TD, 0 INTs, and 2 rushing yards
For his efforts, Nussmeier has earned a 71.4 PFF grade through 75 snaps this season.
Let’s take a deeper dive into his numbers.
Passing Numbers by Level
At LOS or Behind | 14/14 (100%) for 97 yards, 0 TDs & 0 INTs
0-9 Yards Downfield | 9/13 (69%) for 63 yards, 0 TDs & 0 INTs
10-19 Yards Downfield | 5/8 (63%) for 70 yards, 1 TD & 0 INTs
20+ Yards Downfield | 0/3 (0%) for 0 yards, 0 TDs & 0 INTs
Passing Pressure
Kept Clean | 24/30 (80%) for 198 yards, 1 TD & 1 INT
Under Pressure | 4/8 (50%) for 32 yards, 0 TDs & 0 INTs
Not Blitzed | 17/22 (77%) for 141 yards, 0 TDs & 0 INTs
When Blitzed | 11/16 (69%) for 89 yards, 1 TD & 0 INTs
LSU’s Big Win and Nussmeier’s Top Targets
Nussmeier decided to return for his redshirt senior season, and LSU spent well in the transfer portal to ensure that the Tigers built a playoff-caliber roster around him. The Tigers are ranked #3 nationally after defeating Clemson on the road in Week One.
The Tigers’ number one target through the air last season and through one game this season is 5’8 slot WR Aaron Anderson, who led the team with 61 receptions for 884 yards and 5 touchdowns in 2024. Additional offensive weapons include Kentucky transfer Barion Brown, former high school quarterback Ju’Juan Johnson, and 6’7 TE Trey’Dez Green.
In their only game versus a G6 opponent in 2024, Nussmeier threw for 409 yards with 2 touchdowns and 2 interceptions against South Alabama in a 42-10 victory.
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