Shortly before LSU kicked off its Week 3 game on Saturday against Mississippi State, [autotag]Greg Brooks Jr.[/autotag] was announced as a surprising scratch despite not being listed on the injury report during the week.
The starting nickel was unavailable due to a medical emergency, coach [autotag]Brian Kelly[/autotag] said after the game. Kelly reportedly did not go into detail about what caused the emergency.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with Greg,” Kelly said.
Despite missing two key defensive starters on Saturday in Brooks and linebacker [autotag]Omar Speights[/autotag], the Tigers delivered a dominating performance against the Bulldogs in a 41-14 win in which they allowed just 201 yards of offense.
Greg Brooks had a medical emergency which is why he wasn’t available today, Brian Kelly said.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with Greg.” #LSU
— Koki Riley (@KokiRiley) September 16, 2023
That was for @Gbrooks5_ pic.twitter.com/94hD6FXs5t
— LSU Football (@LSUfootball) September 16, 2023
That one was for 3 @Gbrooks5_ pic.twitter.com/d76aZR14rV
— Brian Kelly (@CoachBrianKelly) September 16, 2023
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