Garrett Nussmeier and the LSU Tigers got a big win against Ole Miss, and his performance in that game earned him national recognition.

By his own admission, Garrett Nussmeier played one of the worst games of his career in LSU's win over Ole Miss. But he delivered when it mattered most. Our LSU coverage is brought to you in part by the Baton Rouge clinic.

So many of Garrett Nussmeier’s teammates and LSU staffers mobbed him that it took a few minutes before he even realized the fans had stormed the field. He fought through a sea of hugs and slaps on the helmet and shoulder to meet receiver Kyren Lacy — he knew before the snap he was going to him with the game on the line — to celebrate a winning touchdown that ignited a party in Baton Rouge.

Ole Miss’ defense has made a considerable leap, and LSU was out of sync for most of the game, especially in the first half. The Tigers punted three times, threw an interception and turned the ball over on downs within their first five possessions. They averaged 5.6 yards per play and struggled to sustain drives, going 6 for 16 on third down.

In honor of Tiger Stadium’s centennial, LSU treated the fans to a healthy serving of what the program has long been known for until recent years: bad offense.

Garrett Nussmeier spoke to the media about the final drive in overtime and the performance of the defense in this game. In the final drive and then overtime, can you speak about how you guys finished the game?

Garrett Nussmeier overcame what he termed one of the worst games of his career to lead LSU to a comeback, overtime win vs. No. 9 Ole Miss.

LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier's story in Baton Rouge added a new chapter on Saturday night after lifting No. 13 LSU to a Top 10 victory over Ole Miss. It wa