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LSU's Whit Weeks has a broken lower right leg and an uncertain recovery timeline

LSU head coach Lane Kiffin announced that senior linebacker Whit Weeks suffered a broken lower right leg during a thirty-five to six triumph over Texas A&M. Weeks, who serves as a defensive captain, is sidelined indefinitely while medical staff evaluate whether he can return late in the schedule or miss the remainder of the campaign.

Kiffin noted that the program is struggling with an unusually high volume of major health issues just four games into the year, including season-ending ligament tears for reserve linebacker Charles Ross, linebacker-safety DaShawn Spears, and receiver Phillip Wright III. Tight end Trey'Dez Green also sustained a knee injury that is not anticipated to end his season prematurely.

Following the recent victory, the Tigers prepare for their upcoming matchup against McNeese State while facing a challenging slate of seven remaining Southeastern Conference contests. Davhon Keys and Tylen Singleton are expected to absorb increased playing time in the absence of Weeks, who accumulated twenty-three tackles over the first four contests.

Kiffin expressed concern regarding the heavy toll of injuries on a revamped roster tasked with navigating a demanding schedule that features matchups against several ranked opponents in the coming weeks.

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