Jeff Wickersham

Jeff Wickersham was a stand-out quarterback for the LSU Tigers during 1982-1985.

College

During his three years as the quarterback for LSU's football team, Wickersham completed 58.4% of his passes for 6,921 yards, becoming the first quarterback in LSU history to pass for over 5,000 career yards. Wickersham was also the first LSU quarterback to throw for over 2,000 yards in three different seasons, the first LSU quarterback to throw for over 2,500 yards in a season (1983), and the first LSU quarterback to throw for over 350 yards in a game (368 yards vs, Mississippi State in 1983).

During his freshman year (1982), Wickersham was a backup to senior QB Alan Risher.

During his sophomore year (1983), Wickersham completed 57.3% of his passes for 2,542 yards and 7 touchdowns. His biggest victory was LSU's 40-14 win over #9 Washington. LSU finished the year with a 4-7 record.

During his junior year (1984), Wickersham completed 57.1% of his passes for 2,165 yards and 12 touchdowns. Major victories include LSU's 23-3 victory at #15 Southern Cal and #10 LSU's 36-10 victory at #16 Kentucky (televised on ABC). LSU finished the year with a 8-3-1 record and a #15 ranking in the final AP Poll.

During his senior year (1985), Wickersham completed 60.4% of his passes for 2,145 yards and 5 touchdowns. Major victories include #16 LSU's 14-0 victory at Ole Miss (televised by TBS) and #17 LSU's 10-7 win at Notre Dame (televised by USA). LSU finished the year with a 9-2-1 record and a #15 ranking in the final AP Poll.