QB Garrett Nussmeier returning to LSU

Field Level Media|published: Wed 11th December, 19:12 2024

NCAA Football: Vanderbilt at Louisiana State

Nov 23, 2024; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; LSU Tigers quarterback Garrett Nussmeier (13) signals a first down against the Vanderbilt Commodores during the second half at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Quarterback Garrett Nussmeier announced Wednesday that he will return to LSU for his senior season.

"I am officially announcing that I am returning for my final year of eligibility, and I am fully committed to bringing this university a championship," Nussmeier said in a video posted to X. "My teammates, coaches, and the fans will get the absolute best out of me every single day until we complete that goal."

It is a big boost for the Tigers, as Nussmeier was projected to be a first- or second-round pick had he decided to enter the 2025 NFL Draft. There was also potential for Nussmeier to transfer elsewhere for his final season of eligibility.

Instead, he will return to an LSU program that lost out on the No. 1 recruit in next year's class when Bryce Underwood flipped to Michigan.

Nussmeier, who is the son of Philadelphia Eagles quarterbacks coach Doug Nussmeier, backed up 2024 first-round pick Jayden Daniels for two seasons before taking over as the starter this year. He helped LSU to an 8-4 record while throwing for 3,739 yards, 26 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. Nussmeier also rushed for three scores.

The Tigers will conclude the season by playing Baylor in the Texas Bowl on New Year's Eve.