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Lane Kiffin's latest win for LSU's roster heavily impacts the 2026 NFL Draft and the Tigers' transfer portal plans

The LSU Tigers haven't added anyone from the transfer portal quite yet, as it opens on January 2nd. That being said, retention is important in today's CFB climate, and they are getting a key veteran presence back for their defense under Blake Baker.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / January 1

Lane Kiffin, LSU Receive Good News on Thursday

LSU received some significant news about its defensive future when Whit Weeks announced he will return for the 2026 season. After an injury-filled year that limited both his availability and impact, the All-SEC linebacker chose stability and unfinished business over an early jump to the NFL.

College Football News / The Spun / January 1

Lane Kiffin's Daughter's Boyfriend Announces Decision On 2026

LSU linebacker Whit Weeks, who happens to be dating the daughter of Lane Kiffin, has decided if he'll return to the Tigers for the 2026 season. During the first month of the 2025 college football season, Weeks hard-launched his relationship with Landry Kiffin.

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LSU Football Star Linebacker Announces Return for 2026 Season Under Lane Kiffin

LSU Tigers linebacker Whit Weeks will return for his senior campaign in 2026 season, he revealed via social media on Thursday afternoon. The All-SEC linebacker shined across his sophomore campaign in 2024 after compiling 125 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, and 3.5 sacks amid his breakout season in Baton Rouge.

College Football News / LSU Tigers on SI / January 1

LSU Football Teases Potential Return of Star Linebacker Amid 2026 NFL Draft Buzz

Lane Kiffin and the LSU Tigers are preparing to make a myriad of important roster decisions this month with several moving parts in Baton Rouge. The NCAA Transfer Portal will officially open for business on Jan.

College Football News / LSU Tigers on SI / December 27

Lane Kiffin Reveals Massive Priority for LSU Football Heading Into Offseason

Lane Kiffin and the LSU Tigers are set to navigate a critical offseason in Baton Rouge with roster reconstruction emerging as a priority across the next three weeks.

College Football News / LSU Tigers on SI / December 16

LSU Football Star Linebacker Weighing Options Amid Lane Kiffin's Arrival With Tigers

LSU Tigers linebacker Whit Weeks is weighing his options as he navigates which path to go down for the 2026 season. The All-SEC linebacker shined across his sophomore campaign in 2024 after compiling 125 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, and 3.5 sacks amid his breakout season in Baton Rouge.

College Football News / LSU Tigers on SI / November 14

LSU Football Star Defensive Weapon Not Expected to Play Against Arkansas Razorbacks

LSU Tigers linebacker Whit Weeks is not expected to play on Saturday against the Arkansas Razorbacks, according to On3 Sports. Weeks, a First-Team All-SEC selection in 2024, has missed the last three games with an ankle injury where he has remained sidelined across the last month.

College Football News / LSU Tigers on SI / November 13

LSU Football Receives Massive Update on Star Defender Ahead of Arkansas Matchup

The LSU Tigers (5-4, 2-4 SEC) will look to snap a three-game losing streak on Saturday with the Arkansas Razorbacks (2-7, 0-5 SEC) heading to Baton Rouge for a Week 12 matchup.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / November 12

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.

College Football News / LSU Tigers on SI / November 12

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.

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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 / 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.

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 / 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 / Athlon Sports / September 27

Concerning Whit Weeks Video Emerges During Ole Miss-LSU Game

In one of the most important games of the Week 5 college football slate, the No. 4 LSU Tigers took a trip to Oxford for a SEC clash with the No. 13 Ole Miss Rebels.

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.

College Football News / Florida Gators on SI / September 13

Watch: LSU LB Whit Weeks Ejected for Targeting vs. Florida

BATON ROUGE, La.-- The Florida Gators, looking to win its second straight over LSU, will now face a shorthanded Tigers defense for the rest of Saturday's game.

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LSU Tigers News / LSU Tigers on SI / May 21

LSU Linebacker Whit Weeks Trending in Right Direction Heading Into Summer Workouts

LSU linebacker Whit Weeks continues navigating his recovery following a gruesome ankle injury suffered during the program's Texas Bowl victory over Baylor.

LSU Tigers News / LSU Tigers on SI / January 1, 2025

LSU Football Linebacker Whit Weeks Posts Update Following Brutal Ankle Injury

LSU linebacker Whit Weeks exited Tuesday's Texas Bowl showdown against the Baylor Bears in the first half following a gruesome ankle injury. Weeks, the heartbeat of the LSU defense, burst on the scene in 2024 after leading the Southeastern Conference in solo tackles.

LSU Tigers News / Larry Brown Sports / December 31, 2024

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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