Overview
- Interim coach Frank Wilson said Nussmeier re-aggravated a season-long abdominal issue in practice and will be monitored up to game time.
- Nussmeier is listed as probable for the Arkansas game, with the starting call expected after Friday’s workout.
- Wilson benched Nussmeier in the loss at Alabama and intends to use both quarterbacks against the Razorbacks.
- Michael Van Buren has taken first-team reps this week and provides added mobility if Nussmeier’s workload is limited.
- The matchup pairs programs in transition, with LSU playing under Wilson after Brian Kelly’s firing and Arkansas 0-4 under interim Bobby Petrino.