LSU Football Quarterback Garrett Nussmeier's Performance vs Alabama
LSU's Garrett Nussmeier had a challenging game against Alabama on Saturday night. His struggles led to being replaced by sophomore Michael Van Buren during the match.
Statistics Before Being Benched
- Passing yards: 121, the lowest since becoming starter
- Touchdowns: 0, first game without a touchdown pass since Arkansas in 2024
- Third consecutive game without interceptions
Notable Details
Nussmeier’s performance ended a streak of 14 consecutive games with at least one touchdown pass. Despite some accurate throws, his overall struggles were evident in his passing yardage and touchdown stats.
"Despite accurate throws and his third straight game with no interceptions, Nussmeier struggled overall against Alabama, passing for just 121 yards and no touchdowns."
Since this game, Nussmeier has lost his SEC lead in completions and attempts to Tennessee's Joey Aguilar.
Looking Ahead
It remains uncertain whether Nussmeier or Van Buren will start in the upcoming game against Arkansas.
Author's Summary
Garrett Nussmeier's recent struggles against Alabama highlight a drop in performance that has led to questions about his starting role moving forward.