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Nov 30, 2024; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; LSU Tigers quarterback Garrett Nussmeier (13) calls for the ball from LSU Tigers offensive lineman DJ Chester (79) against the Oklahoma Sooners during the first quarter at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
LSU football’s offense dealt with a lot of change in 2024. Brian Kelly was tasked with replacing Heisman-winning quarterback Jayden Daniels along with offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock, who took the same job at Notre Dame. Kelly didn’t look far to find replacements with Garrett Nussmeier sliding in at quarterback and Joe Sloan earning the promotion to OC.
There were growing pains, but LSU’s offense was a decent product in 2024. Kelly and company are hoping to see that progress carried into 2025.
LSU has Nussmeier back. It will be Nussmeier’s second year operating Sloan’s system. It will be Sloan’s fourth year coaching Nussmeier as his position coach. We should see a cleaner operation than what we saw in 2024.
That’s not to slight what LSU did last year, but the unit hit some snags. Poor performances against Florida and Alabama contributed to a three-game losing streak that killed the Tigers’ playoff hopes.
LSU feels good about where the offense is, but there are some questions. Here are five questions we have about the LSU offense entering 2025.
Does Garrett Nussmeier take a step forward?
Sep 28, 2024; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; LSU Tigers quarterback Garrett Nussmeier (13) talks to head coach Brian Kelly during warmups before a game against the South Alabama Jaguars at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
Perhaps LSU’s biggest variable in 2025 is what it gets from Garrett Nussmeier. Few, if any, quarterbacks in college football have the same combo of talent and experience Nussmeier will have in 2025. He’s a former blue-chip recruit…
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Author : LSU Tigers Wire
Publish date : 2025-02-02 23:46:00
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