Where LSU’s Garrett Nussmeier ranks in SEC QB stats after Week 9

Week 9 was a rough one for Garrett Nussmeier and LSU. After an impressive first half, LSU let the game get away as Nussmeier threw three second-half interceptions.

All three picks came at key moments and set up A&M scores. The Aggies notched 17 points off the turnovers, proving to be the difference in a 15-point game.

Nussmeier’s body of work remains strong, but some things need to be cleaned up. LSU needs more consistency and fewer turnovers from that position.

When Nussmeier is on, he looks like the best QB in the country. If LSU gets that version of No. 13, the Tigers still have a chance to compete for a playoff spot. But if LSU gets more of the Nussmeier we saw in the second half, playoff hopes will vanish vs. Alabama.

We’re eight games into the year, that’s a decent sample size. Let’s see where Nussmeier ranks among SEC QBs in key stats.

2,627 passing yards – 2nd

Even when he’s not at his best, Nussmeier still puts up yards. His 2,627 passing yards rank second in the SEC, only behind Jaxson Dart. That averages out to 328.3 yards per game.

Nussmeier’s crossed the 300-yard mark in six of eight games this year.

20 passing touchdowns – 1st

With 20 touchdowns, Nussmeier sits atop the SEC. He’s thrown for at least two scores in all but one game. His best mark of the year came against Nicholls State, where he threw for six scores.

7.9 yards per attempt – 12th

While Nussmeier racks up the volume stats, he doesn’t rank as high in yards per attempt. His 7.9 yards per attempt place him 12th in the SEC.

82.1 PFF offensive grade – 5th

Jayden Daniels was the nation’s top-graded quarterback last year. Nussmeier isn’t posting the same grades, but his 82.1 offensive grade ranks fifth in the SEC.

Nussmeier’s passing grade of 79.1 sits seventh in the conference.

62.5 completion % – 9th

Nussmeier’s completion percentage ranks ninth among 12 qualified QBs in the SEC. Nussmeier’s play style varies from game to game and that shows here.

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