Nussmeier joined Heisman Trophy winner Joe Burrow as the only players in program history to eclipse the 4,000-yard passing mark last year when he accounted for 4,052 yards and 29 touchdowns in his first year as a starter.

Amid growing speculation that LSU Tigers star quarterback Garrett Nussmeier suffered a significant knee injury Wednesday, LSU provided some clarity. The Athletic national college football reporter Bruce Feldman reached out to a source within the program who quickly squashed the social media smoke.