In 2023, Daniels won the Heisman and LSU had the best offense in college football. Had LSU had a mediocre defense, Brian Kelly would have won a national championship. Nussmeier is indeed an above-average QB with great athletic ability, but he's not even in the same league as Burrow and Daniels, who both demonstrated incredible poise and maturity on the field.
In 2023, Daniels won the Heisman and LSU had the best offense in college football. Had LSU had a mediocre defense, Brian Kelly would have won a national championship. Nussmeier is indeed an above-average QB with great athletic ability, but he's not even in the same league as Burrow and Daniels, who both demonstrated incredible poise and maturity on the field.