LSU Tigers quarterback Garrett Nussmeier and Clemson Tigers QB Cade Klubnik are stuck on the NFL Draft slide amid disappointing 2025 campaigns.

The Tigers’ season certainly isn’t over, but it’s definitely a tough loss to stomach. Garrett Nussmeier did his part to keep LSU in the game, completing 19 of 28 pass attempts for 255 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions, per ESPN.

LSU opted to lift starting quarterback Garrett Nussmeier from a loss to Texas A&M after the veteran had been banged up quite a bit. Backup Michael Van Buren took over and looked decent in his stead. But is there any notion of a quarterback controversy in Baton Rouge?

Here's what LSU football quarterback Garrett Nussmeier's off week looked like as he nursed his abdominal strain ahead of South Carolina matchup.

LSU football senior quarterback Garrett Nussmeier was not interested in questions about his health after the Tigers offense struggled at Ole Miss.

Saturday's game between Texas A&M and LSU is reflective of a college football season characterized by quarterback turmoil.

Expect Kelly's team to lean on its defense again, but this is a prime matchup for Nussmeier and the offense. Elko has been a defensive-minded coach his entire career, but this Texas A&M team might be the softest defense LSU has faced all year.

A lingering abdominal strain from preseason practice hampered Nussmeier's ability to perform the way he was used to, from zipping the ball with strength on cross-field out routes or chunking the ball with power on deep balls that would normally hit receivers in stride with ease.