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LSU football is not starting their best quarterback

Jayden Daniels is not a bad collegiate quarterback or starting option for LSU football. However, a better option in Garrett Nussmeier is in Baton Rouge.

Garrett Nussmeier has shown promise in every game he’s played. Moreover, the sophomore from Lake Charles (La.) has the best arm talent on the LSU football roster.

Why isn’t Garrett Nussmeier starting?

Garrett Nussmeier was clearly the best quarterback on the LSU football roster heading into 2022. Indeed, the son of NFL QB Coach Doug Nussmeier was the Tigers’ most promising signal-caller on a depth chart that included Myles Brennan, TJ Finley, Max Johnson, and Walter Howard.