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Nov 9, 2024; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; LSU Tigers quarterback Garrett Nussmeier (13) calls for the ball against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
When the 2024 LSU football season began, there was a lot we didn’t know. Every year begins with questions, but we entered 2024 with fewer answers than usual.
LSU was tasked with replacing a Heisman trophy-winning quarterback and two first-round wide receivers. On defense, LSU was hoping to recover after the 2023 unit was one of the worst in program history.
A lackluster transfer portal class meant LSU was counting on young players to lead the turnaround — not established veterans.
LSU had two new coordinators, too. Mike Denbrock took the OC job at Notre Dame after leading the most efficient attack in the country in 2023. On the other side, Brian Kelly moved to replace his entire defensive staff.
Despite all the changes and unknowns, LSU ranked No. 13 in the preseason poll. Kelly still had a talented roster, and the expanded playoff gave the Tigers a shot at the postseason.
LSU got off to a 6-1 start, but a three-game losing streak thwarted any playoff hopes.
We got answers to a lot of the questions we asked in August. Some good, some bad. Here are 10 things we learned about LSU football in 2024.
1. Garrett Nussmeier has star potential
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Opinions differed on Garrett Nussmeier entering the year, but the prevailing thought was Nussmeier had the talent to be one of the best quarterbacks in the SEC. He’s a former blue-chip recruit who waited his turn behind a Heisman winner and showed flashes of brilliance when he got the chance.
Nussmeier continued to flash that arm. He’s liable to make an NFL-level throw at any given moment. Look no further than the final seconds of regulation vs. Ole Miss, where Nussmeier put it…
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Author : LSU Tigers Wire
Publish date : 2025-01-05 16:25:00
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