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Steelers Land LSU Star QB in Way-Too-Early 2026 Mock Draft
The 2026 NFL Draft class is absolutely loaded with talent. The class could include Texas' Arch Manning, Penn State's Drew Allar, South Carolina's LaNorris Sellers, LSU's Garrett Nussmeier, Clemson's Cade Klubnik, Arizona State's Sam Leavitt, UCLA's Nico Iamaleava, Oregon's Dante Moore and Miami's Carson Beck. The Pittsburgh Steelers, who are in desperate need of a franchise quarterback, will have their eyes set on several of the top college QBs this fall. Advertisement Kyle Crabbs of the 33rd Team has the Steelers selecting LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier at 16th overall in his way-too-early 2026 mock draft. 'Pittsburgh appears to be angling for the Aaron Rodgers band-aid,' Crabbs wrote. 'The team bypassed quarterbacks early before securing Will Howard on Day 3. Howard is a good add at that stage of the game, but Nussmeier was trending towards a potential first-round ticket last season before falling apart down the stretch.' Nussmeier was the fourth quarterback off the board in Crabbs' mock draft. Three QBs went in the top 10 — LaNorris Sellers to the Cleveland Browns at No. 1 overall, Drew Allar to the New Orleans Saints at No. 2 overall and Archie Manning to the Indianapolis Colts at eighth overall. Nussmeier, who stands at 6-foot-2, 200 pounds, completed 64.2% of his passes for 4,052 yards with 29 touchdowns, 12 interceptions and passer rating of 142.7 in his first season as a starter at LSU. Advertisement Eighteen-year NFL Scout and former director of the Reese's Senior Bowl, Jim Nagy, thought Nussmeier had the 'highest ceiling in the NFL Draft' when it came to the quarterback class in 2025. Nussmeier decided to play another year at LSU, however. Dane Brugler of The Athletic, who also has the Steelers landing Nussmeier in the first round in his way-too-early 2026 mock draft, sees shades of Tony Romo in the LSU signal-caller. 'I see so much Tony Romo with him. Wouldn't be shocked at a similar career,' Brugler wrote on X. Ryan Edwards of CBS Sports has the Steelers selecting UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava at 16th overall in his way-too-soon 2026 mock draft, while Pro Football Focus has Pittsburgh selecting Penn State quarterback Drew Allar at 14th overall in their way-too-early 2026 mock draft. Advertisement One thing is clear: All signs point to the Steelers landing their next franchise quarterback in the 2026 NFL Draft. They'll have plenty of options, too. This article originally appeared on Steelers Now: Steelers Land LSU Star QB in Way-Too-Early 2026 Mock Draft
Newsweek
a day ago
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Garrett Nussmeier Heisman Trophy Betting Odds: LSU Veteran Among Favorites
LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier is the consensus second-favorite in the current 2025 Heisman Trophy betting odds. LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier is the consensus second-favorite in the current 2025 Heisman Trophy betting odds. Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. After starting our series on how to bet on the 2025 Heisman Trophy race with early betting favorite Arch Manning, today we're turning our attention to LSU's Garrett Nussmeier. Nussmeier's odds, like Manning's, are 10-to-1 or shorter across the board. The fifth-year senior was one of the most productive quarterbacks in the country in 2024. Now, he enters his second season as the starter in Baton Rouge with sky-high expectations. Keep an eye on Newsweek Sports Betting over the next few weks for similar pieces on each of the 2025 Heisman favorites as we wrap up July and head into August. Garrett Nussmeier Heisman Odds (July 22) Below are Nussmeier's current Heisman Trophy odds at DraftKings, FanDuel, bet365, BetMGM, Caesars, ESPN BET and Fanatics. DK FD bet365 Caesars Fanatics ESPN BET Garrett Nussmeier +850 (2) +800 (2) +850 (2) +750 (2) +900 (t-2) +900 (t-2) Garrett Nussmeier Heisman Betting Analysis The fifth-year senior -- who backed up Max Johnson in 2021 and Jayden Daniels in 2022 and 2023 -- has an NFL frame (6-foot-2, 200 pounds) and 744 career pass attempts under his belt, including a 4,000-yard season in 2024. That -- plus his pedigree as the son of former Saints QB and current New Orleans offensive coordinator Doug Nussmeier -- helps explain why he enters the 2025 season one of the top three favorites to be taken No. 1 overall in the 2026 NFL Draft. As of July 22, Nussmeier is +425 to be the No. 1 pick in next year's draft, just behind Manning at +225 and Allar at +275. But the question we're tackling today is whether he offers value at his current odds to become LSU's second Heisman winner in the last three years after Daniels in 2023. Garret Nussmeier 2024 Stats Below are Nussmeier's stats across his 13 starts for the Tigers, who finished 9-4 (5-3 SEC). Completions Attempts Comp. % Yards (YPA) TD INT Sacks Passer Rating 337 525 64.2 4,052 (7.7) 29 12 16 142.7 Nussmeier and the Tigers had their ups and downs last fall. LSU was ranked as high as No. 8 in late October, but then endured a three-game losing streak en route to a 9-4 (5-3 SEC) finish. Nussmeier's ceiling was on display late in LSU's home upset of Ole Miss in October and in the final three games of the year. He completed over 70 percent of his passes in each of his team's wins over Vanderbilt, Oklahoma and Baylor. But Nussmeier struggled during the three-game skid that put a damper on an otherwise strong year. He completed just 50 percent of his 50 passes and was intercepted three times in a 38-23 loss to Texas A&M on Oct. 26. Two weeks later, following a Nov. 2 bye, Nussmeier threw two more picks in a blowout home loss to Alabama on Nov. 9. He also went just 27-for-47 for 260 yards and 1 TD, while being sacked seven times, as LSU lost 27-16 to Florida on Nov. 16. Garrett Nussmeier vs. Top-50 Defenses (per ESPN SP+) In 2024 LSU's schedule a year ago only featured three teams -- No. 11 Ole Miss, No. 17 Alabama and No. 19 South Carolina -- that finished the year in the AP Top 25. The Tigers did, however, face nine top-50 defenses, according to ESPN's SP+. Here's how Nussmeier fared against those units: Opp. (SP+ def. rank) Score Comp/Att (%) Yards (YPA) TD/Int Ole Miss (3) LSU 29, Miss. 26 22/51 (43.1) 337 (6.6) 3/2 Alabama (8) Bama 42, LSU 13 27/42 (64.3) 239 (5.7) 1/2 South Carolina (13) LSU 36, So. Car. 33 24/40 (60) 285 (7.1) 2/1 Oklahoma (17) LSU 37, OU 17 22/31 (71) 277 (8.9) 3/0 Texas A&M (19) A&M 38, LSU 23 25/50 (50) 405 (8.1) 2/3 Florida (23) FLA 27, LSU 16 27/47 (57.5) 260 (5.5) 1/0 Arkansas (35) LSU 34, ARK 10 23/34 (67.6) 233 (6.9) 0/0 UCLA (44) LSU 34, UCLA 17 32/44 (72.7) 352 (8.0) 3/0 USC (48) USC 27, LSU 20 30/39 (76.9) 308 (7.9) 2/1 Average/total 5 wins, 4 losses 232/378 (61.3) 299.5 ypg (7.13 ypa) 1.88 TD/1 int Nussmeier and the Tigers proved against South Carolina and Oklahoma that they could put up big numbers against quality defenses. And they also deserve credit for coming through in the clutch vs. Ole Miss to salvage an otherwise ugly night. Still, given his struggles against Ole Miss, Alabama, Texas A&M and Florida last year, there's good reason to wonder what kind of numbers Nussmeier will be able to post against another brutal schedule in 2025. This year, LSU has another tough season opener on the road at Clemson. Dabo Swinney's team is currently a 3-point favorite in that matchup. In case you haven't heard, LSU is looking to start the year 1-0 for the first time in four seasons under coach Brian Kelly after losing to FSU in 2022 and 2023 and USC last year. LSU will also once again face Florida (home, Sept. 13), Ole Miss (away, Sept. 27), South Carolina (home, Oct. 11), Texas A&M (home, Oct. 25), Alabama (away, Nov. 8) and Oklahoma (away, Nov. 29). Buy Or Sell: Nussmeier To Win Heisman Trophy Best available odds: +900 (Fanatics, ESPN BET as of July 22) Sell On an LSU offense replacing four starting linemen who are now in the NFL (including No. 4 overall pick Will Campbell) plus top tight end Mason Taylor and WR Kyren Lacy, I just don't see Nussmeier putting up Heisman-worthy numbers. Let's consider the glass-half-full take on Nussmeier and Co. for a second, though. The best-case scenario for the offense as a whole starts with the running game taking a step forward after then-freshman Caden Durham battled injuries a year ago. And -- as usual -- LSU will also have plenty of talent at WR. With leading receiver Aaron Anderson returning and Barion Brown (Kentucky), Nic Anderson (Oklahoma) and tight end Bauer Sharp (also from OU) providing a boost via the transfer portal, the Tigers will hardly lack for playmakers. I think the young LSU offensive line will experience some growing pains, though. The inexperience up front will make it hard for this offense to move the ball at times, starting on Aug. 30 vs. a Clemson D-line featuring projected 2026 first-rounders TJ Parker and Peter Woods. Unless the Tigers' unproven front five dramatically exceeds expectations, I would pencil in Nussmeier for similar numbers to last year's (plenty good enough for All-SEC contention, but not quite All-American or Heisman contention). It also doesn't help Nussmeier's Heisman case -- especially at shorter than 10-to-1 odds -- that he's at risk of being overshadowed by fellow SEC QB Heisman contenders Arch Manning at Texas and LaNorris Sellers at South Carolina. Newsweek may earn an affiliate commission if you sign up through the links in this article. See the sportsbook operator's terms and conditions for important details. Sports betting operators have no influence over newsroom coverage.
Yahoo
a day ago
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Arch Manning and Garrett Nussmeier call on their NFL family tree to help create hilarious commercial for Raising Cane's
Arch Manning and Garrett Nussmeier call on their NFL family tree to help create hilarious commercial for Raising Cane's originally appeared on A to Z Sports. The friendship of Texas Longhorns QB Arch Manning and LSU Tigers QB Garrett Nussmeier has been an offseason storyline this year. Both were mentors at the Manning Passing Academy and have plenty of eyes on them with their squads looking for a College Football Playoff berth in 2025-2026. Advertisement The two stud quarterbacks teamed up to help out a popular restaurant among tons of college students. Raising Canes commercial featuring Manning, Nussmeier Arch Manning and Garrett Nussmeier got to create a comical collaboration for Raising Cane's with some family members, including Cooper Manning, Archie Manning, and Doug Nussmeier. Check it out below. View the original article to see embedded media. Garrett's father, Doug, is the new offensive coordinator for the New Orleans Saints. Archie is, of course, an NFL legend and former quarterback himself. Arch's father, Cooper, was arguably the funniest part of the entire promo, though. Advertisement Manning and Nussmeier have gotten close over the years and push each other to be the best versions of them possible. It's a super intriguing dynamic for two of the top starters in college football and the SEC. Arch Manning turned to Garrett Nussmeier for guidance in the last two years. Nussmeier has been around the Manning family since he was a kid, when his father, Doug, played with Peyton during his rookie year in Indianapolis. Growing up in the state of Louisiana, Arch Manning and Nussmeier always knew of each other. But when Nussmeier first started attending the Manning Passing Academy as a counselor in 2023, Manning took note of the LSU quarterback. "It's cool having a guy like Nuss to look up to,' Manning said. 'He kind of had the same situation as me, just sitting for a few years, then going to play, and he played well. I've watched a lot of his film. He's a good player, so it's fun to look up to him.' -- Pete Nakos, No matter what - LSU fans and Texas fans can bond over this hilarious commercial. Those two fan bases may be at odds by the time the postseason rolls around in CFB. View the original article to see embedded media. This story was originally reported by A to Z Sports on Jul 7, 2025, where it first appeared.
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3 days ago
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Arch Manning's Preseason SEC Ranking Goes Viral
Arch Manning's Preseason SEC Ranking Goes Viral originally appeared on The Spun. Expectations are sky-high for Texas quarterback Arch Manning as he becomes the team's full-time starter. So how is he viewed within the conference heading into the season? The annual Preseason Media All-SEC teams were revealed today and Manning made the cut. It might not be in the way fans expected though. South Carolina QB LaNorris Sellers was voted the First-Team quarterback, while LSU QB Garrett Nussmeier was the Second-Team quarterback. Manning was voted the third-team quarterback. Fans didn't seem all that beaten up over Arch not making the First-Team though. While there was some disagreement over whether Sellers is better than Nussmeier, few people seem to be giving the voters grief over Manning not getting the top billing. "Sellers over Arch.? I'm all for it just shocked a media outlet would take this stance," one user replied. "I think he's better- but I'm really surprised to see LaNorris over Nuss," wrote another. "Sellers over Nussmeier is interesting," a third wrote. "LaNorris over Nuss?? This is gonna be bookmarked for December!" It's pretty easy to understand why the expectations are more relaxed for Manning. Despite his incredible rating as a prospect and his legendary pedigree, he still lacks experience and the results he's shown in what little time he has been on the field have been somewhat mixed. In 10 games last season, most of which was spot duty, he completed 61 of 90 passes for 939 yards and nine touchdowns with just two interceptions. He was an efficient runner too, managing 108 yards and four touchdowns on 25 carries. But Sellers and Nussmeier have more experience and more success in their respective roles. Sellers completed 65.6-percent of his passes for over 2,500 yards and 18 touchdowns while adding over 600 yards and seven touchdowns on the ground. Nussmeier was one of the SEC's top QBs last year, throwing for over 4,000 yards while leading the conference in completions and attempts. That said, Manning might be in a better position to win this year. Texas is built to win a national championship and the expectation is they'll be contending for both the SEC title and snagging a spot in the College Football Playoff. If Manning lives up to the billing, he might be able to do the one thing that his uncles and grandfather never could: Win a national Manning's Preseason SEC Ranking Goes Viral first appeared on The Spun on Jul 18, 2025 This story was originally reported by The Spun on Jul 18, 2025, where it first appeared.
USA Today
3 days ago
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- USA Today
When is Netflix's SEC football show scheduled to premiere? Will LSU be featured?
LSU football will likely be featured in a show spotlighting the SEC's most storied football programs. Netflix announced "SEC Football: Any Given Saturday" will premiere August 5, an eight-episode series that goes inside the conference's iconic programs. Fans will gain access to athletes, coaches, coordinators, and staff as they prepare for and play during the 2024 season. Quarterback Garrett Nussmeier is featured on the show's advertisement poster, pointing to a likely appearance by the Tigers in the series. He, along with South Carolina's LaNorris Sellers, Florida's DJ Lagway, Vanderbilt's Diego Pavia, and Auburn's Cam Coleman, are also on the cover. The series will showcase the SEC's deepest rivalries and game day experiences for everyone inside the programs. Shots inside team buses, locker rooms and stops along the every day lives of players and coaches will showcase the college football experience. For LSU, expect appearances from Nussmeier, head coach Brian Kelly, offensive coordinator Joe Sloan, and defensive coordinator Blake Baker.
