Nussmeier played in four games as a true freshman before
redshirting the season. Following the departure of
Max Johnson from the team, LSU petitioned the NCAA to let him start the
January 2022 edition of the Texas Bowl but still maintain his redshirt status, which was denied. Nussmeier finished the season with 29 pass completions on 57 attempts for 329 yards with two touchdown passes and two interceptions. Nussmeier competed with
Myles Brennan and Arizona State transfer
Jayden Daniels entering his redshirt freshman season in 2022, ultimately losing the starting job to Daniels. Nussmeier entered seven games, all off the bench, throughout which he completed 62% of his passes: totaling 800 yards, five touchdowns, and four interceptions. He made his first start with the team in the
2024 ReliaQuest Bowl in January after Daniels sat out to prepare for the NFL draft, earning MVP honors after throwing for 395 yards and three touchdowns. Nussmeier was named the starter for the
2024 season. He led the team to a 9-4 season including an overtime win over 9th ranked
Ole Miss. Nussmeier opted to return to LSU for his
redshirt senior season. As the starter, he went 5-4 with wins over 4th ranked
Clemson and SEC foe
Florida. However, Nussmeier received criticism from fans after a bad game in a loss vs
Ole Miss at
Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. LSU also fell short at
Vanderbilt 31-24. He was benched in games vs
Texas A&M and
Alabama. He had an abdominal injury that had been affecting him all year, so before the game against
Arkansas, he was benched.
Michael Van Buren Jr. took his spot as the starting quarterback for the remainder of the season.
Statistics ==Professional career==