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Whit Weeks gets concerning injury update for LSU-Arkansas showdown

LSU football shifts focus to annual rival Arkansas for the Battle of the Golden Boot. However, star linebacker Whit Weeks wore a walking boot over his right ankle in recent weeks.

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LSU Football Star Defensive Weapon Eyeing Return Against Arkansas Razorbacks

The LSU Tigers will take the field in Death Valley on Saturday for an SEC matchup against the Arkansas Razorbacks with interim coach Frank Wilson eyeing his first win as the decision-maker.

College Football News / Last Word On Sports / November 7

LSU Seeks Refuge from Bye Week at Alabama

Ideally, bye weeks serve as strategically placed rest periods after strenuous stretches of play or before big games. For LSU, the upcoming game at Alabama could not come any sooner, considering all that’s transpired since its last game.

College Football News / LSU Tigers on SI / November 7

LSU Football Star Defensive Weapon Not Expected To Play Against Alabama Crimson Tide

LSU linebacker Whit Weeks is "not expected to play" on Saturday night against the Alabama Crimson Tide, according to On3 Sports. The Tigers First-Team All-SEC linebacker has missed the last two games with an ankle injury and has been viewed as doubtful this week after not taking the practice field.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / November 5

LSU Announces Whit Weeks Development on Wednesday

The LSU Tigers are set to play in their first game this season without head coach Brian Kelly after he was fired from the program on Oct. 26. Kelly was in his fourth year as LSU's coach, going 34-14 in his tenure with the Tigers.

College Football News / LSU Tigers on SI / November 5

Key LSU Football Starter Doubtful for Week 11 Matchup Against Alabama Crimson Tide

The LSU Tigers will return to action on Saturday night at Bryant-Denny Stadium for a Week 11 matchup against the Alabama Crimson Tide. Following a chaotic week in Baton Rouge where the program utilized an open date to hit the reset biutton, the Bayou Bengals are set to make their way to Tuscaloosa this weekend.

College Football News / Gridiron Heroics / October 25

LSU’s Defense Faces Setback as All-SEC Linebacker Officially Ruled Out Against Texas A&M

The No. 20 LSU Tigers will be without junior linebacker Whit Weeks when they face third-ranked Texas A&M on Saturday night at Tiger Stadium. Weeks earned first-team All-SEC honors last season, has officially been ruled out with an ankle injury that kept him sidelined against Vanderbilt a week ago.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / October 24

LSU football will be without star linebacker vs. Texas A&M

The key to the 2025 LSU football team has been its defense. The Tigers have struggled to play well and find much consistency on offense from game to game, making the defense even more important.

LSU Tigers News / LSU Tigers on SI / October 24

LSU Football Captain, Defensive Starter Ruled Out for Texas A&M Aggies Matchup

LSU linebacker Whit Weeks has been ruled out for the Tigers' Week 9 SEC matchup against the Texas A&M Aggies, sources confirm to LSU Tigers On SI. CBS Sports first reported the news.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / October 24

LSU Receives Unfortunate Injury News Ahead of Texas A&M Game

The No. 20 LSU Tigers' College Football Playoff hopes are fading quickly, and the latest update on linebacker Whit Weeks certainly won't instill confidence in fans.

LSU Tigers News / LSU Tigers on SI / October 23

LSU Football Provides Massive Update on Starting Linebacker Ahead of Texas A&M Aggies

LSU linebacker Whit Weeks' status for Saturday night against the Texas A&M Aggies remains in jeopardy ahead of a Top-25 SEC matchup against the Texas A&M Aggies.

College Football News / Texas A&M Aggies on SI / October 23

LSU Star Likely to Miss Showdown vs. Texas A&M

The No. 3 Texas A&M Aggies travel on Saturday to "Death Valley" in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to take on the No. 20 LSU Tigers, their second match against an AP Top 25 opponent.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / October 23

The Texas A&M Aggies get a huge win against LSU even before taking the field in critical SEC matchup

For the Texas A&M Aggies, their matchup against the LSU Tigers this weekend is a massive one. If the Aggies pull off a road on the win, their chances of making the College Football Playoff skyrocket, and they are one step closer to a bid in the SEC Championship.

LSU Tigers News / LSU Tigers on SI / October 22

LSU Football Starting Linebacker's Status in Jeopardy Ahead of Texas A&M Aggies

LSU linebacker Whit Weeks could miss his second consecutive SEC game on Saturday against the Texas A&M Aggies while nursing an ankle injury. The Tigers' team captain is dealing with a bone bruise in his ankle and remains in a walking boot ahead of the program's matchup against the No.

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College Football News / LSU Tigers on SI / October 18

LSU Football Defensive Starter Ruled Out for Top-20 Matchup Against Vanderbilt

LSU linebacker Whit Weeks has officially been ruled out for Saturday's Week 8 matchup against the Vanderbilt Commodores. Weeks, the Bayou Bengals' starting linebacker, will be sidelined after suffering a bone bruise in his ankle in the leg he underwent a procedure on during the offseason.

College Football News / LSU Tigers on SI / October 17

LSU Football Linebacker Whit Weeks' Status in Jeopardy for Vanderbilt Matchup

Brian Kelly and the No. 10 ranked LSU Tigers are less than 24 hours away from taking the field at FirstBank Stadium for a Top-20 SEC matchup against the Vanderbilt Commodores.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / October 17

LSU’s Whit Weeks will ‘attempt to play’ vs. Vanderbilt despite doubtful status

The No. 10 LSU Tigers may be without Whit Weeks for the Week 8 contest against the No. 17 Vanderbilt Commodores. It’s said the star linebacker is dealing with a bone bruise in his ankle that he suffered back in the team’s 44-31 win over Baylor in the Texas Bowl last season.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / October 16

Brian Kelly gives key injury updates on Whit Weeks, Aaron Anderson, and several other key LSU starters entering Vandy matchup

LSU head coach Brian Kelly gave a lot of good news on Thursday for Tigers fans ahead of this Saturday's showdown with Vanderbilt. Injury updates for star linebacker Whit Weeks, receiver Aaron Anderson, and a slew of other familiar names and impact players are trending the right way.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / October 15

LSU Football LB Whit Weeks questionable for Week 8 vs. Vanderbilt

The LSU Tigers football program received an unexpected development ahead of its ranked Week 8 matchup against the No. 17 Vanderbilt Commodores. Junior linebacker Whit Weeks was officially listed as questionable on Wednesday’s injury report, raising uncertainty for the No.

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / September 29

Lane Kiffin rubbed it in on Whit Weeks again

Lane Kiffin continues to make the most of the fact that his Ole Miss team beat Whit Weeks and the LSU Tigers on Saturday. Kiffin’s daughter Landry went Instagram official with Weeks, an LSU linebacker, the Monday before the clash between the two teams, adding an intriguing storyline to the game.

College Football News / EssentiallySports / September 27

Lane Kiffin’s Daughter Landry Flaunts GameDay Outfit Customized for BF Whit Weeks

Week 5 of the 2025 season will see Lane Kiffin’s Ole Miss take on Brian Kelly’s LSU Tigers in a heavy SEC bout. While the head coaches have made some headlines with their comments, Lane Kiffin’s daughter, Landry Kiffin, grabbed the most eyeballs.

College Football News / EssentiallySports / September 24

Lane Kiffin Forced to Break Silence After Daughter’s Boyfriend Whit Weeks Accused of Mind Games

It’s one thing to prepare for breaking LSU’s defense. It’s another thing when a part of that defense is dating your daughter. That’s the awkward subplot Rebels head coach Lane Kiffin found himself dealing with this week as No.

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / September 23

Landry Kiffin goes Instagram official with boyfriend Whit Weeks

Landry Kiffin has gone Instagram official with her boyfriend Whit Weeks, and she did it right before a huge game. Last week, we shared that Lane Kiffin’s daughter Landry was dating LSU linebacker Whit Weeks.

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / September 13

LSU LB Whit Weeks was furious after being ejected for targeting

LSU linebacker Whit Weeks was furious after being ejected from Saturday night’s clash with the Florida Gators at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La. Florida had the ball early in the first quarter for their first possession of the game.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 2

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LSU Tigers News / Larry Brown Sports / December 31

LSU players have awesome gesture for injured team captain

LSU players were one with team captain Whit Weeks after the linebacker went down with an injury in Tuesday’s game against the Baylor Bears at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas.

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