In spring it appeared that the LSU Tigers had a loaded quarterback room heading into the 2021 college football season.
- Myles Brennan (transfer portal: Nov. 3)
- Max Johnson (transfer portal: Dec. 7)
- TJ Finley (transfer portal: May 6)
- Garrett Nussmeier
- Matt O’Dowd (walk-on)
- Tavion Faulk (walk-on)
As the Tigers get closer to the bowl game, Nussmeier joins O’Dowd and Faulk as the only quarterbacks on the roster. No decision has been made on which quarterback will get the nod for the game against Kansas State in the Texas Bowl. It would make sense to name Nussmeier the starter if he indeed wants to burn his redshirt. From now until the game, he could get all the snaps at quarterback to help prepare him for next season. Not to mention more in-game reps.
It makes the quarterback competition heading into next season even more interesting. Five-star quarterback Walker Howard is fully expected to keep his commitment and sign with the LSU Tigers. His fallback option was Notre Dame based on the hire but bringing in Brian Kelly all but solidified his decision. Even with Walker and Nussmeier here next season, the team needs to address the position in the transfer portal.