ESPN Analyst Says LSU Should 'Absolutely Rest' Garrett Nussmeier In Week 4

During Wednesday's episode on "Off Campus" on SiriusXM, host and former LSU football player Jacob Hester discussed Garrett Nussmeier's torso injury and status for Saturday's game vs. Southeastern.

LSU coach Brian Kelly stated earlier in the day that Nussmeier will likely play. Still, ESPN College Football analyst EJ Manuel says the starting quarterback should absolutely take the week off. Per SDS:

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“Absolutely sit him, yes,” Manuel said. “This is like a 3 or 4-week injury, truly… [and] if [Nussmeier] did go down… wouldn’t you feel a bit more comfortable having known that your backup has had a full game, full reps, a full week of preparation? And he’s not just going into a matchup… against Ole Miss… [or] South Carolina… [or] Vandy. I think this is a great opportunity.”

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