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The unit took a step late in the year when LSU unlocked its downfield passing game. Nussmeier was comfortable with the quick game and working the intermediate area of the field for most of the season, but the threat was missing over the top. The result was a unit that was good, but not elite.

LSU’s EPA over the final three games was one of the best in the country as Nussmeier got in rhythm with receiver Chris Hilton Jr.

 

4.65 yards per rush

LSU struggled to run the ball in 2024 — it was evident from week one.

 

True freshman Caden Durham eventually injected some life into LSU’s ground game, but it wasn’t enough to put LSU in the top 100 in this department. LSU struggled to find consistency without the threat of the QB run game.

With an inexperienced offensive line entering 2025, this will be a question mark in 2025.

 

49.2% third down conversion rate

With LSU’s struggles on the ground and occasional inconsistency in the passing game, LSU found itself in plenty of third downs. The good news: LSU was good at getting out of these situations.

 

The Tigers ranked No. 6 nationally in third-down conversation rate. In obvious passing situations, Nussmeier was one of the top QBs in the SEC.

Nussmeier showing up in key moments got LSU big wins over South Carolina and Ole Miss. Fans should expect more of the same next year.

 

56.6% red zone touchdown rate

While LSU was good on third downs, not all situations were kind to the Tigers. LSU struggled to finish off drives in the red zone.

 

A lot of this was due to LSU’s struggles on the ground. When the field shrunk and the power run game wasn’t a threat, defenses had the numbers to take away space over the middle and in the intermediate area.

When LSU did get the run game going, the Tigers were much better in the red zone.

 

1.15 sacks allowed per game

LSU excelled at preventing sacks. Nussmeier’s ability to get the ball out fast combined with two veteran tackles made it tough for pass rushers to hit home.

 

For much of the year, Nussmeier’s pressure-to-sack rate was elite.

 

There was some inconsistency in this area. Alabama and Florida found ways to make the LSU OL and Nussmeier uncomfortable. Outside of those two games, LSU was the best in t

he country at sack avoidance.