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Bayou Brew 8/27: The Case For Nussmeier

ESPN explored the top candidates for this year's Heisman Trophy, and LSU QB Garrett Nussmeier figures prominently on the list.

It’s football week, LSU Fam. With only three days left until the LSU football season, all eyes are on this promising squad—especially QB Garrett Nussmeier. ESPN explored the top candidates for this year's Heisman Trophy, and LSU’s signal-caller figures prominently on the list.

ESPN’s Pamela Maldonado writes, “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 … 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?”

Thoughts, LSU Fam?

What else is stirring in today’s piping hot Brew? Check it out below!

🏈 Countdown to Kickoff Hits 3️⃣ Days
🗣  LSU Athletics and Taymar Sales U. Sign Extension
🐯 And much more!

🎥 LSU+: HEARING VOICES

Hearing Voices | Don Munson, Voice of the Clemson Tigers

Hearing Voices is back! On the latest edition, we head up to Clemson, South Carolina, to visit with the Voice of the Tigers, Don Munson, who joins Chris Blair to preview Saturday's blockbuster matchup between Brian Kelly's LSU Tigers and Dabo Swinney's Clemson Tigers.

🔼 Won’t Sting a Bit. The current football season is comin’ in hot, but the LSU alums are still making waves in the NFL.

And in the words of DJ Khaled, “Another one.” LSU alum Josh Williams got picked up by the Buccaneers!👇🏼

🔼 Forward Thinking. LSU Athletics and Taymar Sales U. have signed a multiyear extension for the firm to continue partnering on ticket sales with LSU and the Tiger Athletic Foundation (TAF).

“Their team has consistently delivered results by not only identifying new ticket buyers but also enhancing the experience for our existing season ticket holders, which has been key to our retention efforts,” said Brian Broussard, LSU Associate Athletic Director for Ticket Sales and Operations.

🔼 News Fit For the Queen. With 20 double-doubles this season, Angel Reese tops the leaderboard, passing Alyssa Thomas and A’ja Wilson. She also surpassed Tina Charles for the most double-doubles in a player’s first two seasons, notching her 46th.

And in more Tiger alum double-double news… 🗞️ ⛹🏽‍♀️ 👇🏼

🔼 Thanks For the Memories. We wish Coach Moore nothing but the best as he embarks on his next adventure!

🔼 Mulkey Means Biz. The students are back on campus, and LSU WBB coach Kim Mulkey’s already getting the ball rolling.

🔼 Geaux Forth and Play Together. You’ve gotta love seeing all these Tigers end up on the same team!

🔼 Things That Go Bump in Late August. With the new season starting this week, we are pleased to present to you the 2025 squad.

Season Opener Info:

Friday, Aug. 29
🏐 Volleyball vs. #10 SMU @ 7 p.m. | Buy Tickets | SEC Network+ | Live Stats | Tournament Home

And here are the Tigers in action:

⏱️ COUNTDOWN TO KICKOFF: 3️⃣ DAYS

Thrice As Nice. The LSU football program has produced 3️⃣ Heisman Trophy winners: Billy Cannon (1959), Joe Burrow (2019), and Jayden Daniels (2023). These three players have brought the prestigious award home to Baton Rouge, making LSU one of the top programs in terms of Heisman winners. 

🤔 TIGER TRIVIA

Who O’Kade This? Which team chose LSU baseball star Kade Anderson in the 1st Round of the 2025 MLB Draft?

Got a guess?

Scroll to the bottom of this email for the answer!

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📅 ON THE DOCKET

*All times are in CT

Thursday, Aug. 28
⚽️ Soccer vs. Wisconsin @ 7 p.m. | SEC Network+ | GameDay Central | Live Stats

Friday, Aug. 29
👟 Cross Country @ Battle For New Orleans @ 5:15 p.m. | Meet Info
🏐 Volleyball vs. #10 SMU @ 7 p.m. | Buy Tickets | SEC Network+ | Live Stats | Tournament Home

Saturday, Aug. 30
🏈 Football at Clemson @ 6:30 pm CST l ABC
🏐 Volleyball vs. South Alabama @ 7 p.m. | Buy Tickets | SEC Network+ | Live Stats | Tournament Home

Sunday, Aug. 31
🏐 Volleyball vs. #20 Baylor @ 2 p.m. | Buy Tickets | SEC Network+ | Live Stats | Tournament Home

🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: Seattle Mariners!

🐯 Happy Wednesday, y’all!