LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier is placing collectively one other masterful bowl efficiency.
After breaking out in final yr’s ReliaQuest Bowl in opposition to Wisconsin, the junior quarterback had a incredible begin to the 2024 Texas Bowl in opposition to Baylor on Tuesday.
Early within the second quarter, Nussmeier threw an ideal deep ball on a 41-yard landing to vast receiver Chris Hilton Jr., his second passing landing.
At halftime, LSU led 34-17, and Nussmeier was 16-of-21 for 200 yards and three touchdowns.
He started 2024 by making his first profession begin on Jan. 1 in final season’s ReliaQuest Bowl.
Nussmeier led LSU to a 35-31 comeback win over the Badgers, ending the sport 31-of-45 for 395 yards with three touchdowns and an interception.
He was simply as sharp early in opposition to Baylor. In addition to he is performed in LSU’s final two bowl video games, the Tigers are hoping he can make them a much bigger bowl in 2025.
Nussmeier introduced earlier this month that he’ll return in 2025 for his senior season.
With a yr of beginning expertise, Nussmeier will likely be anticipated to enhance on a so-so 2024.
He led the SEC in completions (313) and makes an attempt (491) whereas throwing for 3,739 yards (7.6 yards per try), 26 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. Nussmeier struggled in LSU’s 4 regular-season losses, going 109-of-178 (61.4%) for 1,212 yards (6.8 yards per try), six touchdowns and 6 interceptions.
If he performs the way in which he is performed in his two bowl-game begins subsequent season, LSU may make loads of noise in 2025.