LSU benched Garrett Nussmeier in the third quarter Saturday night in the Tigers’ 20-9 loss to Alabama, making the move to put in second-year player Michael Van Buren. Nussmeier had 121 yards on 18-of-21 passing with zero touchdowns and zero interceptions in the two quarters and one drive in the third that he played.

LSU interim head coach Frank Wilson talked about the decision to bench Garrett Nussmeier against Alabama on Saturday night.

The head coaches in this weekend's Alabama-LSU rivalry game each had high praise for the opposing signal caller.

LSU football is gearing up to face a talented Alabama front, but the Tigers may have a new look offensive line.