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Whit Weeks injury update: Decision made on LSU star at Vanderbilt

Stephen Samraby: Steve Samra3 hours agoSamraSource
Whit Weeks
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After initially planning to attempt to play in this weekend’s game against No. 17 Vanderbilt, LSU star linebacker Whit Weeks won’t suit up for the Tigers on Saturday, ESPN‘s Pete Thamel posted on X. On3’s Pete Nakos confirmed the news.

Weeks was considered doubtful on the availability report, as he’s been battling a bone bruise. He was spotted in a boot at LSU practice earlier this week, and it’s evident he won’t be ready for the Commodores in Week 8.

The junior linebacker has recorded 12 tackles, one sack and one fumble recovery in six games this season. He was ejected from LSU‘s SEC opener against Florida due to targeting on Sept. 13 and missed the first half of their game against Southeast Louisiana the following week.

Moreover, Weeks is no stranger to injury problems, as he suffered a dislocated ankle and a fractured tibia in LSU‘s 44-31 win over Baylor in the 2024 Texas Bowl. This effectively ended his season after he was carted off the field with an air cast on his right leg. Prior to the injury, he recorded six tackles in the game.

Weeks underwent surgery back in early January to deal with the injury. Seven months later, he gave an update on his injury and recovery at SEC Media Days in August: “It was a long road to get back, but I’m feeling better than I ever have,” Weeks said.

“I credit that to the training staff and the strength coaches. They spent a lot of time on me this offseason getting my body right and getting my ankle healthy.”

He has certainly looked the part this season for an LSU team that has opened the season with a 5-1 (1-1) record. His presence would’ve been massive for this weekend’s clash against No. 17 Vanderbilt, a game in which the Commodores are favored, but the Tigers will have to find a way to win without him now.

— On3’s Daniel Hager contributed to this article.