LSU football fans can breathe easy—star quarterback Garrett Nussmeier is just fine.
After social media erupted with rumors that the redshirt senior had suffered a serious injury during Wednesday’s fall camp practice, multiple insiders have stepped in to clear the air. The whispers were quickly debunked as false, with The Advocate’s Wilson Alexander confirming that Nussmeier did not suffer a major injury. Another LSU source echoed the sentiment in a quote to The Athletic’s Bruce Feldman:
“Yeah, he’s fine… These people are unreal.”
The panic stemmed from unverified claims that Nussmeier had to be helped off the field, sparking concern about LSU’s starting quarterback just weeks before the 2025 season kicks off. But according to those close to the program, the incident was blown way out of proportion.
Coming off a historic junior campaign, Nussmeier is expected to be the centerpiece of LSU’s offense this fall. After opting to return for a fifth season rather than enter the 2025 NFL Draft, he’s already etched his name into the Tigers’ record books.
Last season, Nussmeier threw for 4,052 yards, 29 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions, completing 64.2% of his passes. Not only did he lead one of the nation’s most productive passing attacks—ranking 7th nationally in total offense—but he also became the first LSU quarterback in history to surpass 4,000 passing yards in a single season and return the following year.
His decision to come back couldn’t have come at a better time for LSU, especially after missing out on five-star quarterback recruit Bryce Underwood, who flipped his commitment to Michigan. With Nussmeier at the helm, head coach Brian Kelly still has a solid foundation for a high-powered offense entering what may be a defining year in his LSU tenure.
Nussmeier took over as QB1 after Jayden Daniels left for the NFL and made an immediate impact in the ReliaQuest Bowl, lighting up Wisconsin’s defense for 395 yards and three touchdowns. That momentum carried into the offseason, with expectations skyrocketing for what he and the Tigers could accomplish in 2025.
He went on to post two games with over 400 passing yards and maintained a 64% completion rate across the season—a testament to his consistency and development under center.
LSU’s offense won’t just be about Nussmeier. The receiving corps looks deep and dangerous once again. Top target Aaron Anderson returns, ready to build on his breakout season, and he’ll be joined by high-impact transfers Barion Brown (Kentucky) and Nic Anderson (Oklahoma), giving LSU a mix of speed, experience, and explosiveness on the outside.
With Nussmeier healthy and locked in, LSU finds itself in a strong position to contend for an SEC title and possibly earn a spot in the expanded College Football Playoff. The offense is proven, the quarterback is seasoned, and the weapons are plentiful.
The false injury scare may have caused a brief stir—but now, the focus shifts back to what matters most: a veteran quarterback returning to finish what he started, with a shot at college football glory within reach.
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