ESPN Breaks Down Heisman Chances For LSU QB Garrett Nussmeier

A recent article from Pamela Maldonado of ESPN breaks down the Heisman chances for Arch Manning, Cade Klubnik, and Garrett Nussmeier.

Right now, Manning (+650) is the favorite, followed by Klubnik and Nussmeier, who share the same odds (+900). Here's what she had to say about Nussmeier:

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Garrett Nussmeier, QB, LSU (+900)
"This is the classic case of opportunity meeting uncertainty. LSU will throw it a ton, and Brian Kelly has never been shy about letting his quarterback light it up. The question is who steps up as Nussmeier's go-to target. Nussmeier has the arm talent and confidence to put up Heisman-caliber numbers if LSU stays in the SEC hunt, but he's also turnover-prone (eight interceptions in a five-week span last season) and hasn't proven he can string together 12 consistent games. He already showed he can pile up stats, with more than 4,000 yards passing last season, but now the expectations are higher. Can Nussmeier be the guy who pushes LSU past nine wins and into the national conversation?"

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