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Whit Weeks Fractures Right Leg in LSU’s 35-6 Win Over Texas A&M
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Game-Night Injury Overview
During LSU’s 35-6 home victory over Texas A&M on September 26, 2026, senior linebacker Whit Weeks left the field early in the third quarter after sustaining a serious lower-leg injury. He was seen exiting on crutches with a walking boot and a towel over his head. The injury occurred while LSU led 28-6. Weeks had recorded four tackles and a quarterback hurry before the incident.
Background: Growing Injury Toll on the Tigers
LSU entered the game after a loss to Ole Miss that saw safety Dashawn Spears suffer a season-ending ACL tear and tight end Trey’Dez Green sustain a knee sprain. Weeks’ injury marks the third significant defensive loss in as many weeks, raising concerns about depth on a defense that had allowed only 197 yards to Texas A&M.
Data & Statistics
- Season production (through four games): 24 total tackles (11 solo), 2.5 tackles for loss, one pass breakup.
- Previous season (2025): 31 tackles and one sack after missing the final five games with a lower-leg injury.
- Sophomore year (2024): 125 combined tackles, 61 solo (SEC-leading), 10 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks, first-team All-SEC honors.
- Injury history: Dislocated ankle in the 2024 Texas Bowl; fractured foot in 2025, requiring surgery.
Official Statements & Responses
- Ty Benefield, who started at the star position in Weeks’ absence, described Weeks as “like a brother” and emphasized his leadership role.
- A source within the football program confirmed that the injury is not currently considered season-ending, though no timetable for return has been provided.
Verbatim Quotes
- “I’ve not been around this many significant injuries early in the year like this. It’s really unfortunate,” — Lane Kiffin, LSU head coach
- “Zach’s done a really good job, really improved. Knows his stuff really well, good blocker,” — Lane Kiffin, LSU head coach
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Sources differ on the precise nature of the injury:
- Newsweek and The Big Lead describe a “fracture in his right leg.”
- PostSouth specifies a “fractured right fibula.”
- ESPN and USA Today refer to an “apparent ankle injury.”
No outlet has released an official medical diagnosis, leaving the exact injury classification unresolved.
What’s Next
LSU’s defensive unit will be without Weeks for an undetermined period as the team prepares for its next three SEC matchups:
- McNeese State at Tiger Stadium (Saturday, Oct. 3)
- Kentucky (Oct. 10)
- Mississippi State (Oct. 17)
The Tigers’ ability to maintain defensive performance will depend on the depth players stepping into the “next-man-up” roles highlighted by the coaching staff.