Kentucky and LSU injury updates ahead of Saturday's matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 8, 2026, 12:27 AM
Last updated Oct 8, 2026
The Kentucky Wildcats and LSU Tigers are preparing for their matchup at Kroger Field on Saturday. Kentucky's key player, DJ Miller, is probable to play after missing last week's game against South Carolina. Jason Patterson and Aaron Gates are expected to play, while cornerbacks Grant Grayton and Jaden Smith, and linebackers Antwan Smith and Tavion Wallace are ruled out. For LSU, quarterback Sam Leavitt is available, but linebacker Whit Weeks and safety Dashanw Spears will miss the game due to injuries. Both teams have suffered key injuries that may impact their performance this weekend.
- •DJ Miller is probable for Kentucky after missing last week.
- •Kentucky's Jason Patterson and Aaron Gates are good to go.
- •LSU's Sam Leavitt is not on the injury report.
- •Whit Weeks and Dashanw Spears are out for LSU.
- •Both teams have several key injuries impacting their lineups.
- 12:27 AMYahoo Sports — Kentucky vs. LSU Injury Report: DJ Miller is probable; Sam Leavitt good to go
"Both teams will have key players out for this week’s matchup, but it looks like DJ Miller will play.
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