Following in the footsteps of [autotag]Jayden Daniels[/autotag], some might be thinking LSU quarterback [autotag]Garrett Nussmeier[/autotag] is feeling the pressure to repeat Daniels’ Heisman campaign.
Ten years ago, suggesting a Heisman-caliber season as a standard for an LSU quarterback would sound crazy. Now, after Daniels in 2023 and [autotag]Joe Burrow[/autotag] in 2019, LSU is a place that expects elite quarterback play.
Nussmeier spoke about those expectations at the Manning Passing Academy, saying there’s only one thing on his mind.
“I don’t really feel any pressure. I could care less if I win the Heisman or not, really don’t care at all to be honest with you,” Nussmeier said, “Everybody talking about this two to three Heisman winners before you. I don’t care. I want to win a national championship. I want to lead LSU to the greatest stakes possible. That’s all I care about.”
After backing up Daniels for the last two years, Nussmeier is LSU’s QB1. He said the dynamic has changed with his new role, but he’s been preparing for this since he got to school.
"I could care less if I win the Heisman or not. I want to win a national championship." -Garrett Nussmeier
LSU's QB1 is focused on one thing & one thing only.@Garrettnuss13 @LSUfootball #LSU #MPA pic.twitter.com/ApfxY7RpKA
— Chessa Bouche (@chessabouche) June 28, 2024
After a three year wait, Garrett Nussmeier is now the starting QB at LSU. He’s excited and prepared to be the Tigers QB1. pic.twitter.com/ryblhlMH50
— Garland Gillen (@garlandgillen) June 29, 2024
Nussmeier could have hit the portal last year and found a role starting elsewhere, but he elected to wait his turn at LSU, a decision that looks to be paying off.
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