Garrett Nussmeier has not gotten off to the strong start that many expected of him. LSU may be 4–1 to begin the season, the only loss coming in a tight game to a very strong Ole Miss squad last weekend, but Nussmeier was one of the lead preseason Heisman Trophy contenders in August.
After topping 4,000 yards with 29 touchdowns and 12 interceptions a year ago, Nussmeier has put up pedestrian stats through five games: 1,159 yards, seven touchdowns and three interceptions. His 67.3% completion percentage would be a career high, but his 6.8 yards per attempt is nearly a full yard below his mark a year ago.
