Nussmeier has not played since LSU lost to Alabama on Nov. 8 because he aggravated his abdominal injury in practice the following week. Interim coach Frank Wilson said on Monday that the fifth-year senior was going to practice on Tuesday so the team could “see how he feels.”

The lineman, who primarily plays center, has logged an 81.7 Pro Football Focus (PFF) pass-blocking grade this year, which is the second best on OU’s roster, behind only guard Febechi Nwaiwu. His overall offensive grade is 68.6.

LSU will face the Sooners in Norman for the first time ever, with both teams expected to showcase strong defenses in Saturday's game.

Coach Matt McMahon is pleased with his LSU basketball team’s 5-0 opening to the season. He discusses areas of growth, Jalen Reed’s minutes load since his ACL injury and its upcoming game against Drake.

The Ole Miss Rebels have a bye week amid all the drama surrounding head coach Lane Kiffin. His daughter had a game-day fit, however, rooting on the LSU Tigers — the team that is making a serious push for her dad.

LSU interim head coach Frank Wilson is looking for his second straight win at the helm, and he'll have to count on sophomore quarterback Michael Van Buren to get the victory against the Hilltoppers as senior Garrett Nussmeier has been ruled out with an abdominal injury.

Last season, Oklahoma played spoiler by knocking off Alabama in late November to essentially eliminate the Crimson Tide from College Football Playoff contention.