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Garrett Nussmeier draws praise across social media for strong second-half showing vs. Georgia
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LSU came up short against Georgia in the SEC Championship game on Saturday, falling 50-30.
The Tigers had their moments, especially on offense, but mistakes and a couple of odd plays (a blocked FG returned for a touchdowns and a ricocheted interception) proved to be too much to overcome.
LSU dropped to 9-4 with the loss and will now wait to see where it will be headed for a bowl game.
One huge bright spot for the Tigers on Saturday was the play of backup quarterback Garrett Nussmeier.
The freshman signal caller replaced an injured Jayden Daniels (ankle) in the 2nd half and looked both good and fearless.
The 6-2, 194-pounder completed 15-of-27 passes for 294 yards, 2 touchdowns, and an interception.
Garrett Nussmeier comes in at quarterback and immediately fires a PERFECT touchdown for LSU. pic.twitter.com/bPtmAiqFhs
— CBS Sports (@CBSSports) December 3, 2022
Garrett Nussmeier ?? #GeauxTigers #SECChampionship
pic.twitter.com/cDn1wdK6Zh— Marissa Myers (@Marissa_M27) December 4, 2022
It wasn’t enough to help the Tigers recover from a 35-10 halftime deficit, but Brian Kelly and LSU look like they have a quality young QB for the future.
And not surprisingly given how he played, Nussmeier was garnering plenty of praise on social media Saturday evening:
Georgia dominated LSU today but credit Garrett Nussmeier for looking good off the bench.
How good was Nussmeier?
His 294 passing yards were the most Georgia's defense gave up to a QB this season — and he only played the second half.
— SEC Mike (@MichaelWBratton) December 4, 2022
LSU wouldn't be where it is without Jayden Daniels but Garrett Nussmeier looks like a guy who with a full season under his belt might actually give them a chance in this type of game
— Matt Hinton (@MattRHinton) December 4, 2022
If you're watching UGA/LSU, you're watching a future Heisman candidate in Garrett Nussmeier.
— Michael Garrett (@StudfordFan1) December 4, 2022
Something tells me Garrett Nussmeier is going to have a bright future in Baton Rouge.
— MVD (@Mvrcus_VD) December 4, 2022
Good lord Garrett Nussmeier
— Cam Parker (@camparker25) December 4, 2022
Garrett Nussmeier is Joe Burrow.
I said it.
— Marshall Levenson (@MarshallRivals) December 4, 2022
Garrett Nussmeier pic.twitter.com/nOKMHGstyS
— Evan Saacks (@evansaacks) December 4, 2022
Garrett Nussmeier is kinda slinging it
— J.D. PicKell (@jdpickell) December 4, 2022
Garrett Nussmeier is fun
— Daniel Gallen (@danieljtgallen) December 4, 2022
Garrett Nussmeier is the truth.
— Definitely Not Elon Musk (@thisisnotpatok) December 4, 2022
Garrett Nussmeier is going at Kelee Ringo with no fear.. I like his game ?
— RanDynasty (@ran_dynasty) December 4, 2022
The Garrett Nussmeier agenda is strong.
— oaski (@OAshotit) December 4, 2022
Never heard of Garrett Nussmeier until tonight, but man, does this dude have a cannon for an arm.
— Gabriel Stovall (@GabrielCStovall) December 3, 2022
Can’t question Garrett Nussmeier’s confidence.
Letting it fly.
— Harrison Valentine (@HValentineLSU) December 3, 2022
Garrett Nussmeier w ? for an arm
— Mitchell Machock (@MitchellMachock) December 3, 2022
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