Garrett Nussmeier receives ultimate honor from LSU right before his potential Heisman campaign begins for Tigers

Garrett Nussmeier has a new reason to be proud of his hard work.

Adam Holt — NFL News Writer
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Dec 31, 2024; Houston, TX, USA; LSU Tigers quarterback Garrett Nussmeier (13) warms up before playing against the Baylor Bears at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

The LSU Tigers are giving a brand new sort of title to Garrett Nussmeier. In fact, the program is handing him the keys to two different signs of honor ahead of this pivotal season, one where he is expected to lead their offense to elite heights.

Nussmeier awarded number 18 by LSU

According to Tigers social media, they are giving the jersey number eighteen to their star quarterback. This is a major honor and sign of respect for Nussmeier via his team and school. The jersey number is a historic one for the program.

News: LSU QB Garrett Nussmeier has been awarded the coveted No. 18 jersey ahead of the 2025 season. The fifth-year senior has taken control of the program as a leader both on and off the field ahead of his final season in Baton Rouge. Now, he earns the prestigious honor. — Zack Nagy

Last season, running back Josh Williams wore the number eighteen on offense. The number is a sign of clear leadership for a unit. Clearly, Nussmeier’s impact and commitment this offseason have proven that he is the guy to dawn it this year for the Tigers.

Why is the number eighteen held in such high regard for LSU? Matt Mauck led the football program to a national championship win in 2003, their first in nearly 50 years at the time. It was a historic victory that set that team apart from so many before it.

Since that season, LSU has awarded the No. 18 jersey to the player or players that embody what it is be a great teammate and possess all the intangibles that the coaching staff looks for to help the lead the team. — Cory Diaz, Daily Advertiser

Nussmeier has time and time again proven his loyalty to the Tigers, spending his entire college career with the program. He has waited his turn to be their star quarterback. Now, on the back of a productive season last year, Nussmeier is primed for a potential Heisman Trophy campaign this season. He is looked at as one of the favorites for the award coming into the season.

LSU also named Garrett Nussmeier and Whit Weeks as their season-long captains for this season.

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