Injuries during fall camp are not a new thing, but when they happen to your opening quarterback, particularly one as highly touted as Garrett Nussmeier, the alarm can get out of control quickly. LSU fans got to witness that firsthand this week, when word first started circulating that Nussmeier suffered a severe leg injury in a closed practice. With no confirmation from the team or any practice footage, speculation ran rampant.

It didn’t help that Nussmeier was reported to be helped off the field, which only fueled the feeling of anxiety. For an LSU program that is gearing up for high hopes in the 2025 season and has a quarterback who possesses both talent and leadership skills, losing him in early August was enough to keep the entire fan base anxious. But amidst the panic and misinformation, what’s really true? Has LSU’s quarterback indeed incurred an injury that will change the trajectory of the Tigers’ season? Here’s what the latest reports indicate.

Despite the initial panic, multiple trusted LSU insiders have confirmed that Garrett Nussmeier did not tear his ACL. The rumors, which gained traction on social media from unverified sources, were categorically denied by those with direct knowledge of the situation. As first reported by The Advocate’s Wilson Alexander, a source close to the program stated clearly: “It’s nothing to worry about. Nuss is fine. No panic buttons need to be pressed.” Others, including Death Valley Voice and SI Fan Nation, echoed the same sentiments, urging fans not to trust “troll accounts” pushing worst-case narratives.

That’s pleasing news for LSU, and the numbers tell you why. Nussmeier is coming off a breakout 2024 campaign. The junior quarterback threw for over 4,000 yards with 29 touchdowns and completed more than 64% of his passes, leading LSU to a Texas bowl appearance and earning recognition as one of the top returning quarterbacks in the country.

Coaches have cited his enhanced footwork and pre-snap reads as key areas of development, and he’s been observed actively conducting film sessions with the young players, an unmistakable indication of his developing leadership role this coming fall. So if evidence was needed that Nussmeier was still running on all cylinders, camp provided it, loudly and emphatically.

Nussmeier is still looking sharp despite injury rumors

If there were any lingering doubts about Nussmeier’s status, he’s been doing his part to shut them down, loudly. Quite literally. During a recent practice, WAFB’s Jacques Doucet witnessed what has now become one of the most talked-about moments of camp. “As we were heading inside, @LSUfootball Garrett Nussmeier fired a rope deep down the middle to Trey’Dez Green, who caught the ball and kept trucking. You could hear the loud thud as Green made the reception, reflecting how hard Nussmeier threw the football,” Doucet posted on X. That sound? That was the pop of a fully healthy QB1 putting some heat on the ball.

For media members and fans, it was one of those moments that squashed all the speculation. The zip on the ball, the accuracy, the rapport with an emerging target in Green, it all seemed to be on point. Nussmeier didn’t merely seem okay; he seemed dialed in. And having Nuss in the squad is itself a great positive for the team, as the star QB carries significant experience in terms of leading the squad.

So, after all those social media rumours were put to an end, it seems LSU’s offense still has its leader securely in command. No ACL injury, no long-term concern, just a quarterback getting ready for potentially a goliath season in Baton Rouge. And based on the early flashes during camp, he’s more than prepared for anything, and who knows, maybe getting involved in the Heisman conversation as well.