American walked away with a 17-9 win over National on the back of a two-turnover performance from its defense on Saturday, Jan. 31, at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Alabama. Garrett Nussmeier — the 2026 Senior Bowl MVP — scored a touchdown on American’s first drive and finished with 57 yards passing in the win.

LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier led a pair of touchdown drives, including a keeper for a score, as the American team beat the National team 17-9 on Saturday in the Senior Bowl.

The Pittsburgh Steelers have gotten one last look at some of the biggest prospects for the upcoming NFL Draft, as the 2026 Senior Bowl has just concluded.

The American team’s first-half output was enough to provide a 17-9 victory in the Panini Senior Bowl on Saturday. The Americans held a 17-0 halftime lead but gained only 41 yards in the second half as their possessions ended with three punts and a fumble.