LSU football quarterback Garrett Nussmeier stats vs Alabama in game he was benched

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LSU football quarterback Garrett Nussmeier stats vs Alabama in game he was benched

LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier struggled against Alabama Saturday night, and it led to his benching in favor of sophomore Michael Van Buren.

Whether Nussmeier or Van Buren will start next week against Arkansas, only time will tell. But in the meantime, here’s Nussmeier’s stats against the Crimson Tide:

Garrett Nussmeier stats vs. Alabama

  • Completions: 18
  • Attempts: 21
  • Yards: 121

Despite accurate throws and his third straight game with no interceptions, Nussmeier struggled overall against Alabama, passing for just 121 yards and no touchdowns, his fewest passing yards since becoming the starter and his first game without a touchdown pass since playing Arkansas in 2024.

Garrett Nussmeier 2025 stats

  • Completions: 194
  • Attempts: 278
  • Yards: 1,927
  • Touchdowns: 12
  • Interceptions: 5

Nussmeier’s shutout broke a streak of 14 consecutive games with at least one touchdown pass. It’s also notable that Nussmeier has since lost his SEC lead in completions and attempts to Tennessee’s Joey Aguilar.

Nov 8, 2025; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier (18) throws before the game with Alabama at Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Imagn Images

This article originally appeared on Lafayette Daily Advertiser: LSU football QB Garrett Nussmeier stats vs Alabama before benching

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