Brian Kelly updates status of LSU football QB Garrett Nussmeier after injury rumor
According to Kelly, Nussmeier had patella tendinitis and will take the field in fall camp in "a practice situation." Nussmeier was out throwing the football today.
"This is a chronic situation. It's tendinitis. It's like a bad ankle. He just planted the wrong way. When you have a preexisting condition, that can happen," Kelly said. "On a scale of 1 to 10, this is a 1.5."
Kelly's update follows unsubstantiated rumors that Nussmeier suffered a serious knee injury on Wednesday. But reports were quick to kill the rumor.
Initial reporting on Nussmeier's status said the gunslinger was "fine." Concerns about an ACL tear were alleviated prior to Friday's update from Kelly.
Nussmeier will likely work back to full speed and take the field in LSU's week one matchup at Clemson against fellow Heisman Trophy contender quarterback Cade Klubnik.
Nussmeier will enter his fifth season in Baton Rouge in pursuit of the program's all-time leading passer mark. He needs under 4,000 yards to claim the title. Last year, the Lake Charles, LA native threw for 4,052 yards and 29 touchdowns. He led the Tigers to a Texas Bowl victory and 9-4 overall record.
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