US EditionLSU Jumps to No. 3 in Latest AP Poll
Garrett Nussmeier completed 28 of 38 passes for 232 yards and led LSU to a 17-10 comeback win at Clemson, earning AP Player of the Week honors.
- The Associated Press named Garrett Nussmeier, LSU quarterback, its national player of the week for Week 1 after he led LSU Tigers' comeback in a 17-10 road win over Clemson.
- A rebuilt LSU defense, supported by transfer portal additions under LSU coach Brian Kelly, played a key role in a rare top-10 true road season opener against Clemson, S.C.
- Nussmeier completed 28 of 38 passes for ~230 yards and a touchdown, connecting on his final 11 throws including an 8-yard touchdown to Trey'Dez Green, and rushed for two first downs.
- The win moved LSU to No. 3 nationally in the AP poll, marking their first season-opening win since 2019 and easing pressure on coach Brian Kelly.
- LSU returns home for three straight games beginning Saturday against Louisiana Tech, a schedule that offers the Tigers a chance to build on the top-10 road opener significance and transfer portal contributors' impact.
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AP Player of the Week: LSU's Garrett Nussmeier earns honor for leading comeback win over Clemson
LSU's Garrett Nussmeier is The Associated Press national player of the week in college football. The AP preseason All-America quarterback led his team’s comeback in a 17-10 victory at Clemson.
LSU's Garrett Nussmeier earns AP honor for leading comeback win over Clemson
LSU's Garrett Nussmeier is The Associated Press national player of the week in college football. The AP preseason All-America quarterback led his team’s comeback in a 17-10 victory at Clemson. Nussmeier completed 28 of 38 passes for 232 yards and…
LSU quarterback and offensive lineman receive SEC Player of the Week honors
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Two LSU Tigers football players earned SEC Player of the Week honors. Quarterback Garrett Nussmeier and center Braelin Moore were chosen after the Tigers defeated Clemson, 17-10. LSU said Nussmeier was named SEC Offensive Player of the Week for the third time, while Moore was recognized as SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week. Nussmeier led the Tigers to victory by throwing for 232 yards and one touchdown. He fi…
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