LSU interim coach Frank Harris benched veteran quarterback Garrett Nussmeier in the third quarter of the Tigers' game at No. 4 Alabama on Saturday night. The hook came amid continued struggles for LSU's offense as the Tigers trailed 17-6 when backup Michael Van Buren Jr. entered.

The LSU Tigers have made a quarterback change in Tuscaloosa amid a 17-6 deficit to the Alabama Crimson Tide in Week 11. LSU interim coach Frank Wilson and Co. h

The LSU Tigers went as far to bench Garrett Nussmeier in attempt to wake up the offense, but nothing works as they fall 20-9 to the Alabama Crimson Tide.

BOTTOM LINE: LSU hosts New Orleans. LSU finished 14-18 overall with an 11-7 record at home during the 2024-25 season. The Tigers averaged 73.8 points per game while allowing opponents to score 73.6 last season.

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