Coming in with a 4-1 record, the LSU Tigers appear strong on paper. But when their offense is analyzed, problems start to appear. Garrett Nussmeier has been a disappointment this season. He averages just 6.8 yards per attempt, ranked 90th among FBS quarterbacks. The deep ball has disappeared. There are rumors that he never fully recovered from his torso injury. Since then Michael Van Buren Jr.’s name keeps popping up as a suitable backup for him, and he did show his capabilities against Mississippi State in Week 4, completing 10 of 12 passes for 122 yards with a touchdown coming in the fourth quarter.

Even Brian Kelly couldn’t hold back his praise for him. “He’s beginning to command the offense the way I would like a starter to command it, not a backup.” Kelly said. “I want him to go in

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