Garrett Nussmeier throws 6 TDs as No. 18 LSU beats Nicholls 44-21
— Garrett Nussmeier threw six touchdown passes to lead No. 18 LSU to a 44-21 victory over Nicholls on Saturday night.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Nicholls Colonels
21
LSU Tigers
44
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NICH | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 21 |
| LSU | 9 | 14 | 21 | 0 | 44 |
Tiger Stadium (LA) · 100,242 att.
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/31/26 | @ McNeese Cowboys | L 3-16 | — |
| 10/24/26 | @ Northwestern State Demons | W 31-27 | — |
| 10/17/26 | vs Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks | L 0-56 | — |
| 10/3/26 | @ Houston Christian Huskies | L 2-16 | — |
| 9/26/26 | vs Lamar Cardinals | L 18-49 | — |
| Full Schedule | |||
Match Report
Play by Play
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Touchdown 1:09 21-44
Zavion Thomas 4 Yd pass from Garrett Nussmeier (Damian Ramos Kick)
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Touchdown 6:43 21-37
Kyren Lacy 7 Yd pass from Garrett Nussmeier (Damian Ramos Kick)
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Touchdown 9:03 21-30
Kyren Lacy 6 Yd pass from Garrett Nussmeier (Damian Ramos Kick)
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Touchdown 13:52 21-23
Collin Guggenheim 67 Yd Run (Gabe Showalter Kick)
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Touchdown 1:53 14-23
Ju'Juan Johnson 4 Yd pass from Garrett Nussmeier (Damian Ramos Kick)
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Touchdown 4:18 14-16
Lee Negrotto 18 Yd pass from Quincy Brown (Gabe Showalter Kick)
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Touchdown 12:17 7-16
Kyren Lacy 32 Yd pass from Garrett Nussmeier (Damian Ramos Kick)
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Touchdown 0:30 7-9
Collin Guggenheim 2 Yd Run (Gabe Showalter Kick)
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Touchdown 7:51 0-9
Trey'Dez Green 1 Yd pass from Garrett Nussmeier (Damian Ramos Kick)
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Safety 11:15 0-2
Team Safety
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NICH
1 play, -7 yards, 0:19 · End of Game
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LSU 0:19
3 plays, 7 yards, 2:06 · Punt
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NICH 2:25
7 plays, 24 yards, 3:25 · Downs
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LSU 5:50
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:31 · Punt
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NICH 7:21
6 plays, 15 yards, 3:13 · Punt
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LSU 10:34
2 plays, -6 yards, 2:27 · Punt
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NICH 13:01
7 plays, 28 yards, 3:08 · Punt
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LSU 1:09
7 plays, 45 yards, 3:56 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:09 21-44
Zavion Thomas 4 Yd pass from Garrett Nussmeier (Damian Ramos Kick)
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NICH 5:05
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:38 · Punt
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LSU 6:43
5 plays, 41 yards, 2:10 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:43 21-37
Kyren Lacy 7 Yd pass from Garrett Nussmeier (Damian Ramos Kick)
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NICH 8:53
1 play, 16 yards, 0:10 · Fumble
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LSU 9:03
11 plays, 72 yards, 4:44 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:03 21-30
Kyren Lacy 6 Yd pass from Garrett Nussmeier (Damian Ramos Kick)
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NICH 13:52
2 plays, 75 yards, 1:08 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:52 21-23
Collin Guggenheim 67 Yd Run (Gabe Showalter Kick)
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LSU
5 plays, 32 yards, 0:56 · Missed FG
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NICH 0:56
3 plays, 2 yards, 0:57 · Punt
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LSU 1:53
5 plays, 75 yards, 2:25 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:53 14-23
Ju'Juan Johnson 4 Yd pass from Garrett Nussmeier (Damian Ramos Kick)
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NICH 4:18
13 plays, 75 yards, 7:59 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:18 14-16
Lee Negrotto 18 Yd pass from Quincy Brown (Gabe Showalter Kick)
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LSU 12:17
8 plays, 73 yards, 3:06 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:17 7-16
Kyren Lacy 32 Yd pass from Garrett Nussmeier (Damian Ramos Kick)
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NICH 0:30
13 plays, 84 yards, 7:17 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:30 7-9
Collin Guggenheim 2 Yd Run (Gabe Showalter Kick)
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LSU 7:51
7 plays, 27 yards, 3:13 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:51 0-9
Trey'Dez Green 1 Yd pass from Garrett Nussmeier (Damian Ramos Kick)
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NICH 11:15
4 plays, -19 yards, 1:51 · SAFETY
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Safety 11:15 0-2
Team Safety
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LSU 13:06
4 plays, 19 yards, 1:54 · Punt
Team Stats
NICH
LSU
16
1st Downs
24
6-13
3rd down efficiency
4-9
1-3
4th down efficiency
1-1
295
Total Yards
382
145
Passing
314
16/22
Comp/Att
28/38
6.6
Yards per pass
8.3
150
Rushing
68
38
Rushing Attempts
21
3.9
Yards per rush
3.2
8-80
Penalties
7-41
1
Turnovers
0
1
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
0
31:09
Possession
28:51
Highlights
00:36
Garrett Nussmeier throws 4-yard touchdown pass pass to Zavion Thomas
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00:25
Garrett Nussmeier airs it out for 1-yard touchdown pass
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00:24
Garrett Nussmeier breaks off 12-yard rush
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00:35
Garrett Nussmeier airs it out for 32-yard touchdown pass
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