4. Nussmeier Leads the Way
Garrett Nussmeier waited a long time for this opportunity. The veteran waited his turn, and instead of hitting the transfer portal, he sat on the bench and worked on his game. LSU was excited about Nussmeier as the starter this season, and he has not disappointed. Nussmeier is completing 64.7 percent of his passes for 2,222 yards with 18 touchdowns. His decision-making and ability to avoid pressure stood out on Saturday in Fayetteville. Arkansas’ cornerbacks and safeties feared getting burned over the top, so they regularly allowed large cushions to LSU’s wide receivers. Smartly, Nussmeier took that cushion and tossed short to intermediate passes to wide-open receivers. He did not take unnecessary risks and regularly avoided blitzes and pressures to keep LSU out of negative situations on offense. It was a remarkably mature performance from the veteran quarterback.
2024 Heisman Trophy Odds: Garrett Nussmeier (+3000)
