LSU Quarterback Garrett Nussmeier Benched Against Alabama
With LSU's offense struggling, fifth-year senior quarterback Garrett Nussmeier was replaced by Michael Van Buren during the game against Alabama. Van Buren, a sophomore who transferred from Mississippi State this offseason, took over in relief.
Nussmeier completed 18 of 21 passes for 121 yards before being pulled, averaging 5.8 yards per attempt. Currently, LSU is trailing Alabama 17-6.
This marks the second consecutive game where Nussmeier was benched late for Van Buren, following a similar substitution in LSU’s heavy loss to Texas A&M.
“With LSU’s offense struggling, fifth-year senior quarterback Garrett Nussmeier has been benched against Alabama.”
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Summary: LSU's Garrett Nussmeier was benched late in the Alabama game, continuing a recent pattern as Michael Van Buren steps in amid offensive struggles.