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At the SEC Media Days in Atlanta, LSU’s Head Coach Brian Kelly and Quarterback Garrett Nussmeier expressed confidence in their team’s prospects for the upcoming college football season. Nussmeier, fresh off a strong performance last season, aims to lead LSU against Clemson as they kick off the new season. Coaches from across the SEC shared their strategies and aspirations for the year, amidst a competitive landscape following a challenging previous season for some teams.
Atlanta, Georgia – LSU Head Coach Brian Kelly and Tigers Quarterback Garrett Nussmeier took center stage at the 2025 SEC Media Days, showcasing their optimism for the upcoming college football season. The event, held from July 14 to July 17, 2025 at the Omni Atlanta Hotel at Centennial Park and the College Football Hall of Fame, provided a platform for coaches from the Southeastern Conference (SEC) to discuss their teams’ prospects for the year ahead.
After a promising season in 2024, where LSU finished with a record of 9-4, Nussmeier is looking to build on his impressive performance. The quarterback threw for an impressive 4,052 yards and recorded 29 touchdown passes during the last season, in addition to rushing for three touchdowns. His strong showing on the field places him as a key player to watch as LSU prepares to kick-off their 2025 season against Clemson on August 30.
The SEC Media Days, an annual highlight for college football, featured key figures from across the conference, though no new schools or coaches are joining the SEC this year. A noteworthy attendance is expected among starting quarterbacks, with a total of 11 signal-callers slated to participate. Among them is Texas quarterback Arch Manning, entering his inaugural season as the Longhorns’ starting quarterback and contributing to Texas’s potential as a contender for the 12-team College Football Playoff.
Other notable appearances include Kirby Smart from Georgia, Hugh Freeze from Auburn, and Steve Sarkisian from Texas. Each coach will have specific times allotted for speaking engagements where they will focus on their strategies and aspirations for the season.
Despite LSU’s solid previous season, the SEC is aiming to reclaim a national title, which has eluded the conference since 2022. Competing teams, such as Alabama, are working to recover from a challenging nine-win season with their new coach, Kalen DeBoer. In contrast, Tennessee is facing setbacks after losing starting quarterback Nico Iamaleava to the transfer portal, raising questions about their readiness for the upcoming challenges.
This year’s SEC Media Days presents a critical opportunity for teams to refresh their narratives after the last season and to prepare for the changes and challenges that lie ahead. With the stakes high and competition fierce, anticipation for how these discussions will shape the season is palpable among players, coaches, and fans alike.
These media days not only provide coverage of upcoming matchups but serve as a gathering for team representatives to engage with sports journalists, touching upon the strategies and changes implemented in the offseason. The excitement surrounding this annual event continues to build as coaches lay out their plans and players like Nussmeier prepare to take the field.
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- Wikipedia: Southeastern Conference
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