Nussmeier shines as Daniels' successor, No. 13 LSU rallies to nip Wisconsin 35-31 in ReliaQuest Bowl
— Garrett Nussmeier showed why LSU is confident he's capable of thriving as Jayden Daniels' successor.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Wisconsin Badgers
31
LSU Tigers
35
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIS | 14 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 31 |
| LSU | 0 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 35 |
Raymond James Stadium · 31,424 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/31/26 | @ Iowa Hawkeyes | L 0-30 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs USC Trojans | W 24-7 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ UCLA Bruins | L 7-17 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs Michigan State Spartans | W 31-3 | NCAAF |
| 9/26/26 | @ Penn State Nittany Lions | W 24-20 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 3:08 31-35
Brian Thomas Jr. 4 Yd pass from Garrett Nussmeier (Damian Ramos Kick)
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Field Goal 1:18 31-28
Nathanial Vakos 21 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 4:44 28-28
Chris Hilton Jr. 14 Yd pass from Garrett Nussmeier (Damian Ramos Kick)
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Touchdown 10:33 28-21
Brian Thomas Jr. 38 Yd pass from Garrett Nussmeier (Damian Ramos Kick)
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Touchdown 12:14 28-14
Jackson Acker 33 Yd Run (Nathanial Vakos Kick)
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Touchdown 0:47 21-14
Will Pauling 9 Yd pass from Tanner Mordecai (Nathanial Vakos Kick)
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Touchdown 1:28 14-14
Kaleb Jackson 12 Yd Run (Damian Ramos Kick)
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Touchdown 6:00 14-7
Harold Perkins Jr. 1 Yd Run (Damian Ramos Kick)
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Touchdown 0:23 14-0
Will Pauling 53 Yd pass from Tanner Mordecai (Nathanial Vakos Kick)
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Touchdown 8:28 7-0
Bryson Green 20 Yd pass from Tanner Mordecai (Nathanial Vakos Kick)
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LSU
1 play, -1 yard, 0:31 · End of Game
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WIS 0:31
10 plays, 34 yards, 2:32 · Downs
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LSU 3:08
8 plays, 98 yards, 3:02 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:08 31-35
Brian Thomas Jr. 4 Yd pass from Garrett Nussmeier (Damian Ramos Kick)
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WIS 6:10
6 plays, 23 yards, 2:57 · Punt
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LSU 9:07
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:27 · Punt
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WIS 10:34
7 plays, 24 yards, 3:37 · Punt
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LSU 14:11
5 plays, 22 yards, 1:47 · Punt
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WIS 1:18
6 plays, 42 yards, 3:19 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:18 31-28
Nathanial Vakos 21 Yd Field Goal
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LSU 4:44
8 plays, 70 yards, 3:10 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:44 28-28
Chris Hilton Jr. 14 Yd pass from Garrett Nussmeier (Damian Ramos Kick)
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WIS 7:54
5 plays, 2 yards, 2:33 · Punt
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LSU 10:33
5 plays, 75 yards, 1:36 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:33 28-21
Brian Thomas Jr. 38 Yd pass from Garrett Nussmeier (Damian Ramos Kick)
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WIS 12:14
8 plays, 75 yards, 2:46 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:14 28-14
Jackson Acker 33 Yd Run (Nathanial Vakos Kick)
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LSU
1 play, -1 yard, 0:13 · End of Half
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WIS 0:13
4 plays, 9 yards, 0:19 · Downs
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LSU 0:32
2 plays, 10 yards, 0:15 · Interception
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WIS 0:47
5 plays, 75 yards, 0:41 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:47 21-14
Will Pauling 9 Yd pass from Tanner Mordecai (Nathanial Vakos Kick)
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LSU 1:28
7 plays, 67 yards, 2:28 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:28 14-14
Kaleb Jackson 12 Yd Run (Damian Ramos Kick)
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WIS 3:56
6 plays, 36 yards, 1:54 · Missed FG
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LSU 6:00
8 plays, 60 yards, 3:11 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:00 14-7
Harold Perkins Jr. 1 Yd Run (Damian Ramos Kick)
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WIS 9:11
9 plays, 29 yards, 5:03 · Punt
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LSU 14:14
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:03 · Punt
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WIS 0:23
2 plays, 60 yards, 0:28 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:23 14-0
Will Pauling 53 Yd pass from Tanner Mordecai (Nathanial Vakos Kick)
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LSU 0:51
7 plays, 45 yards, 3:41 · Downs
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WIS 4:32
3 plays, 9 yards, 2:08 · Punt
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LSU 6:40
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:48 · Punt
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WIS 8:28
5 plays, 78 yards, 2:15 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:28 7-0
Bryson Green 20 Yd pass from Tanner Mordecai (Nathanial Vakos Kick)
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LSU 10:43
9 plays, 36 yards, 4:17 · Punt
Showing the last 37 of 37 events.
Team Stats
WIS
LSU
22
1st Downs
26
6-15
3rd down efficiency
3-9
0-2
4th down efficiency
0-1
506
Total Yards
492
378
Passing
395
27/40
Comp/Att
31/45
9.5
Yards per pass
8.8
128
Rushing
97
34
Rushing Attempts
25
3.8
Yards per rush
3.9
7-50
Penalties
5-45
1
Turnovers
1
1
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
1
31:00
Possession
29:00
Highlights
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— Michael Salgado-Medina kicked a 37-yard field goal with 39 seconds left after No. 24 Arizona recovered an onside pooch kick and the Wildcats pulled out an improbable 29-28 victory over TCU early Saturday.
Video
Arizona has thrilling comeback late for win over TCU
Arizona has thrilling comeback late for win over TCU
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No. 22 New Mexico wins in first game in AP poll in school history, beating Nevada 31-3
— New Mexico coach Jason Eck admitted the No. 22 Lobos' 31-3 victory over Nevada and coach Jeff Choate felt extra sweet.