US EditionLSU Coach Brian Kelly Provides Health Update on Quarterback Garrett Nussmeier
EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH, LOUISIANA, AUG 8 – Coach Brian Kelly said Nussmeier’s aggravated chronic knee tendinitis rates 1.5 out of 10 in severity and he is expected to play without missing significant time.
- On August 8, 2025, LSU head coach Brian Kelly provided a health update on quarterback Garrett Nussmeier in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
- The update followed rumors of a serious knee injury from Wednesday's practice, which Kelly clarified stemmed from chronic patella tendonitis related to a 2023 surgery.
- Kelly said Nussmeier aggravated the tendonitis by probably planting his foot wrong but confirmed there is no tear, fraying, or new structural damage.
- Kelly rated the injury a 1.5 out of 10 in severity, called it minor, and said, "I want to calm everybody down" while noting Nussmeier practiced Friday and is expected to play Saturday.
- The status implies Nussmeier will not miss significant time and remains essential as LSU prepares for its August 30 season opener against Clemson.
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