Garrett Nussmeier sprained an ankle on Saturday in LSU's win over South Carolina, but coach Brian Kelly doesn't think it will affect his availability moving forward. Kelly said on Monday that Nussmeier did not suffer a high ankle sprain. The injury is more of a "medial" sprain, he said.

Garrett Nussmeier is a "pro-ready" quarterback prospect and a natural thrower. His playing style resembles a pass-first point guard on the NBA hardwood.

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Garrett Nussmeier took his fair share of punishing shots. There were times when the South Carolina defensive front collapsed his pocket and drove him into the turf, testing the structural integrity of the sore torso behind so many of the LSU offense’s problems.

LSU has been on the road twice already this season, taking down Clemson and losing to Ole Miss. For quarterback Garrett Nussmeier, there’s something particularly appealing about the chance to return to the road once more.

Neuheisel is also concerned about Nussmeier’s readiness. “LSU is going to have to find a way, and Blake Baker is capable of stopping the run,” Neuheisel said. “The question is, can Garrett Nussmeier come off this bye week looking a heck of a lot better than he's looked early in the season?