Independent of a knee ailment aggravated before the season , LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier has been battling a different injury during the first three games of the 2025 season, coach Brian Kelly revealed. Limited in practice, Nussmeier is dealing with tightness in his torso, perhaps part of the reason for LSU's slow start offensively in the passing game this fall.

"He's been slowed a little bit," Kelly said . "He's fighting through it, and he's getting better."

Nussmeier has a completion rate at 65% with 689 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions for the Tigers, who are ranked No. 3 in this week's AP Top 25 following Saturday night's win over Florida . Nussmeier hasn't eclipsed 300 yards passing in a game this season after registering eight such performances last f

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