The Tigers signed Mississippi State transfer Michael Van Buren last December after making the move to Baton Rouge while returning Colin Hurley and defensive back/running back turned quarterback Ju'Juan Johnson also in the mix. Last Friday, offensive coordinator Joe Sloan broke down the quarterback room and the options LSU has behind Nussmeier.

LSU football OC Joe Sloan hopes for a big year from QB Garrett Nussmeier. Here's what Sloan said about Nussmeier's improvement.

LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier is dealing with patellar tendinitis in his knee after aggravating the issue in practice this week, according to coach Brian Kelly.