SEC Network analyst Jordan Rodgers believes LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier is college football’s best quarterback and will win the Heisman Trophy this season.
The bold prediction comes despite Nussmeier’s slower-than-expected start to the 2025 campaign.
Speaking on “SEC Nation” Saturday, Rodgers highlighted Nussmeier’s potential for breakout performances in big games.
“You know what I love about rivalries? Is that there’s always a superstar that’s waiting to break out. And right now, that’s Garrett Nussmeier. Because he’s had a little bit of a slow start to the season, but he is the best quarterback in college football. I still believe he’ll be holding the Heisman Trophy when it’s all said and done.”
Rodgers pointed to Nussmeier’s performance under pressure as evidence of his elite ability.
The analyst specifically cited LSU’s Week 1 victory over then-No. 4 Clemson as proof of the junior quarterback’s capability in crucial moments.
“He’s so good off-platform. He’s so good when pressure’s on. You saw him rise to the biggest occasions against Clemson in Week 1, the No. 4 team in the country.”
Nussmeier has completed 54 of 79 passes (68.4%) for 469 yards with two touchdowns and one interception through two games this season.
Those numbers represent a modest start for a player many expected to emerge as a top national quarterback and Heisman contender.
Rodgers acknowledged the slow start but believes rivalry games provide the platform for stars to break out.
“He’s had kind of a B performance to start this season. These are the games, the rivalry games, where the stars are stars. They start their Heisman campaigns, and they break out. And I think that’s what’s going to happen.”
No. 3 LSU (2-0) hosts Florida (1-1) Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET.
The matchup provides Nussmeier an opportunity to validate Rodgers’ confidence against a Gators program showing early struggles under coach Billy Napier.
