LSU’s Rising Star QB Sets High Expectations for 2024 Season
As the LSU Tigers gear up for the 2024 college football season, all eyes are on Garrett Nussmeier, the redshirt sophomore quarterback stepping into the starting role. Nussmeier, who has spent the last three years as a backup, is poised to lead the team with renewed vigor and ambition.
Nussmeier’s potential was on full display during the ReliaQuest Bowl, where he threw for 395 yards and three touchdowns, leading LSU to a victory over the Wisconsin Badgers. This standout performance, combined with his consistent development, has set high expectations for the upcoming season
In the 2023 season, Nussmeier played in seven games, completing 52 of 84 passes for 800 yards, five touchdowns, and four interceptions. His most notable moment came during the second half of the SEC Championship game against Georgia, where he set a school record with 294 passing yards in a single half.
Heading into the 2024 season, Nussmeier has emphasized the team’s collective desire to move beyond good to great. “As an entire team, we feel like 10 wins is not good enough anymore,” Nussmeier stated, reflecting the Tigers’ ambition to surpass their recent performances and aim for championship glory
Under head coach Brian Kelly, who has led the team to consecutive 10-win seasons, Nussmeier’s leadership and performance will be critical. Kelly has praised Nussmeier’s development, noting his potential to excel with more reps and his strong grasp of the offensive system
The LSU Tigers are aiming for the College Football Playoff with the tournament’s expansion to 12 teams. With the addition of Texas and Oklahoma to the SEC, the competition will be fierce, but Nussmeier’s confidence and skill set provide a promising outlook for the Tigers. As the season approaches, fans eagerly anticipate seeing how Nussmeier will rise to the occasion and lead LSU to new heights.
