
Nussmeier MVP moment fuels Senior Bowl showcase, boosting NFL draft buzz
Garrett Nussmeier, LSU, captured MVP honors as the American Team topped the National Team 17-9 in the 2026 Panini Senior Bowl, going 5 of 8 for 57 yards with a rushing TD and a two-point conversion, after a week of strong practice while recovering from injury; Kaelon Black and Jaydn Ott highlighted the American backs, and Zion Young earned Defensive MVP with Bryce Boettcher adding 10 tackles.

