LSU coach Brian Kelly told reporters Monday that starting quarterback Garrett Nussmeier is playing through an injury that causes tightness in his torso.

"He's been slowed a little bit with a torso injury, and he's fighting through it, and he's getting better," Kelly said at a press conference. "He's not going to be able to shut it down until the bye week."

For No. 3 LSU, that won't happen until the Tigers' open date on Oct. 4. Following a 20-10 victory over Florida this weekend, LSU is preparing for Southeastern Louisiana, an FCS opponent, followed by its first SEC road game at No. 13 Ole Miss.

Kelly said Nussmeier developed the injury from overworking during fall camp. He said the quarterback is on the "other side" of his recovery and did not make it sound as though LSU will keep him o

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