LSU had some concerns on the defensive side of the ball once again in Saturday’s 34-17 win over UCLA, but it was another banner day for the passing offense.
[autotag]Garrett Nussmeier[/autotag] has been off to a red-hot start so far in his first season as the Tigers’ starter, pacing the SEC in both completions (113) and passing touchdowns (13). His completion mark also leads the nation, while he ranks second in passing touchdowns.
After completing 32 of 44 passes for 353 yards, three touchdowns and no turnovers in Week 4, Nussmeier’s been named the SEC Offensive Player of the Week.
Nussmeier’s 32 completions were a career-best and the third-most in a single game in LSU program history.
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Nussmeier is impressing so far in replacement of a Heisman-winner in [autotag]Jayden Daniels[/autotag], and he could be making a strong case to be a first-round pick despite only starting one season.
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