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Brian Kelly reveals the latest on LSU's two injured starters

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LSU TE Trey'Dez Green caught two TD passes in the bowl game win in January (Photo: LSU Football)
LSU TE Trey'Dez Green caught two TD passes in the bowl game win in January (Photo: LSU Football)

In LSU’s 23-7 win over Louisiana Tech on Saturday night, two key offensive starters were injured as tight end Trey’Dez Green and center Braelin Moore left the game.

Moore’s injury happened on the first play of the game as he was rolled up on and went down with an injured ankle, unable to get off the field on his own. He did not return to the game and after the game Kelly said they would have an MRI on Sunday.

On Monday, Kelly said Moore’s situation was better than it appeared.

“We did not get the sense he got a high ankle sprain or that he would need a tight rope procedure and he was going to be out for four weeks,” Kelly said. “He’s going to be day-to-day and see how he feels. He felt better today, so we’re going to list him as questionable, and that could change to probable as we go through the week. We’ll see how that progresses.”

As for Green, it was the first play of the fourth quarter when he injured his knee. LSU’s tight end returned from the injury tent in crutches and a knee brace. Like Moore, there was no word after the game on Green’s status moving forward.

On Monday, Kelly opened up on Green’s injury and the reason for optimism moving into SEC play this weekend vs. Florida.

“Trey’Dez has a sprain, but the good news is it’s a sprained MCL,” Kelly said. “Those are injuries you can come back from rather quickly.

“We’ll see where he is, and we’ll list him as questionable and work our way through the week and see where he is at the end of the week.”

What’s next for LSU?

With Moore and Green potentially sidelined for the game against Florida, there’s immediate pressure on others to step up.

Starting with DJ Chester at center, who would step in for Moore. Chester was thrown back into the fire after the first play, totaling 82 snaps in the game and having some ups and downs. Moore is the best offensive lineman on the team and now Chester has to be ready to fill those shoes and keep Nussmeier comfortable.

As for Green’s injury, now all of the tight end targets should go to Bauer Sharp. Still, this is a significant deal in the red-zone particular, where LSU featured Green constantly in the bowl win over Baylor and through the first two weeks of the 2025 season. Now, likely without a 6-foot-7 receiver, LSU will be down a key weapon on offense against Florida.

Early injuries have plagued several teams this season, but Florida comes to LSU next week in a massive SEC showdown.

Will the Tigers be able to piece things together and get the win?

Stay tuned to The Bengal Tiger all week we preview the game, provide more updates on the injured starters, dive deeper into who needs to step up, and more.

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