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.

Brian Kelly loves his players. Over the years he's taken some flack for many things (sometimes well deserved), but Kelly loves his players. He loves to see them grow. And that's exactly what he saw out of Garrett Nussmeier this past weekend in LSU's stunning overtime victory against Ole Miss.

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.

On Monday, the SEC announced significant news regarding Garrett Nussmeier's Week 7 performance, naming him the SEC Offensive Player of the Week. Nussmeier finished the night completing 22 of his 51 passing attempts for 337 yards, three touchdowns, two interceptions, an 110.2 passer rating, and two rushes for 16 yards.

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Nussmeier shined when the lights were brightest, propels the Bayou Bengals to a Top 10 victory in Death Valley.

Garrett Nussmeier struggled for most of LSU’s game Saturday night against No. 9 Ole Miss, but when it mattered most at the end, the quarterback saved the game — and then ended it with one throw. LSU won 29-26 inside Tiger Stadium as Nussmeier led a game-tying touchdown drive late in the fourth quarter and threw a 25-yard touchdown to senior wide receiver Kyren Lacy on the No.