Garrett Nussmeier’s 2025 season at LSU was not always a sure thing. With his dad, Doug Nussmeier, being the offensive coordinator for the New Orleans Saints, Garrett was in a great spot to be a top-five NFL draft pick. Plus, he already showed what he could do in 2024, throwing for 4,052 yards and keeping it consistent all year. But despite all that, he decided to come back for another season at LSU. “I’ve always wanted to win a national championship here,” he said. Still, you have to wonder if coming back might hurt his chances at that top pick, especially since Cade Klubnik is stepping up as a serious contender.
Despite earning the Texas Bowl MVP, two-time offensive player of the week, and leading one of the most promising offenses last year at LSU. Garrett Nussmeier earned a 142.7 QB