LSU football beat Baylor 44-31 in the Texas Bowl, but the Tigers didn’t leave unscathed. Star linebacker Whit Weeks left the game in the second quarter with an ankle injury. Weeks was carted off with his leg in an air cast.
After the game, Kelly updated Week’s status.
Kelly said Weeks suffered a dislocated ankle. Surgery will be soon, and there’s a chance Weeks is ready for spring ball.
That’s good news for the Tigers’ and a better report than some initially feared.
According to PFF, Weeks ranked second among all SEC linebackers with 56 stops in 2024. It was a breakout year for the blue-chip sophomore, and expectations will be high in 2025.
Weeks’ 82 solo tackles also ranked second among SEC linebackers.
Before leaving Tuesday’s win, Weeks notched seven tackles. Upon leaving, he was replaced by his brother, West Weeks.
The Weeks brothers will be joined by a third in 2025 with Zach Weeks joining the squad.