LSU received a major blow to its defensive front this week ahead of a crucial matchup against Alabama.
Defensive tackle [autotag]Mekhi Wingo[/autotag], who suffered a lower-body injury in the win over Army in Week 8, is likely out for the remainder of the season after undergoing surgery. According to coach [autotag]Brian Kelly[/autotag], he will be out for six weeks.
Wingo posted on social media that he could potentially return for the College Football Playoff if LSU were to end the season on an immaculate run. For the time being, however, his loss will certainly impact LSU heading into a game that could determine its season.
🙏🏾 I’ll be back for the playoffs 💆🏾‍♂️ we focused https://t.co/wYz1biry1s
— mekhi wingo (@WingoMekhi) October 30, 2023
Wingo was a transfer addition from Missouri in 2022. Though he was expected to play a reserve role, he was thrust into the starting lineup when [autotag]Maason Smith[/autotag] tore his ACL on the opening drive of the season.
He went on to have a breakout campaign, earning All-SEC honors, and he had arguably been LSU’s best defensive player so far this season. Without him, the team will turn to [autotag]Jacobian Guillory[/autotag] and [autotag]Jordan Jefferson[/autotag] to play next to Smith.
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