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COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS – OCTOBER 26: Garrett Nussmeier #13 of the LSU Tigers throws a pass in the first half against the Texas A&M Aggies at Kyle Field on October 26, 2024 in College Station, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)
LSU entered its 2019 meeting with Alabama knowing it had a good chance to end Alabama’s eight-game series win streak. Why? Because of Tigers’ QB Joe Burrow. Alabama had a good signal-caller with Tua Tagovailoa, but LSU liked its chances against anyone in a quarterback duel.
In 2022, we saw Jayden Daniels square off with Bryce Young in this matchup. Both QBs would leave college as Heisman winners.
This rivalry used to be defined by defense. Now it comes down to which quarterback makes the necessary plays.
On Saturday, we’ll see Garrett Nussmeier and Jalen Milroe. Neither player is on the level of the aforementioned QBs, but both are among the best in the SEC. Despite the inconsistencies, either player has the talent to take over a game.
The QB that makes the most plays on Saturday will be in a good position to win the game. Today, we’ll break down who that might be. Let’s jump right in and see how Nussmeier and Milroe compare entering Saturday’s high stakes game.
Who creates more explosive plays
Sep 2, 2023; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Milroe (4) throws against the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders during the first half at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-USA TODAY Sports
When it comes to explosiveness, Milroe has the edge, but the margin is slim. Alabama ranks third in the SEC in explosive passing rate while LSU ranks seventh. They’re four spots apart but the raw number isn’t that different.
Milroe has been more efficient in this department. His completion percentage on 20+ air yard throws is 10 points better than Nussmeier’s and his average YPA…
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Author : LSU Tigers Wire
Publish date : 2024-11-06 23:42:39
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