The Tigers signed Mississippi State transfer Michael Van Buren last December after making the move to Baton Rouge while returning Colin Hurley and defensive back/running back turned quarterback Ju'Juan Johnson also in the mix. Last Friday, offensive coordinator Joe Sloan broke down the quarterback room and the options LSU has behind Nussmeier.

Garrett Nussmeier's tendinitis didn't limit him much, if at all, on the practice field as he was a full participant for LSU on Saturday.

LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier is dealing with patellar tendinitis and not a major knee injury, Tigers coach Brian Kelly said Friday.