Kentucky faces injury challenges ahead of LSU matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 7, 2026, 2:50 AM
Last updated Oct 7, 2026
Kentucky's football team will host No. 10 LSU for a highly anticipated game on Saturday. However, head coach Will Stein reports a concerning number of injuries affecting key players, particularly at the linebacker position. Tavion Wallace has been out since the South Alabama game, while Antwan Smith sustained an injury during the South Carolina match. Running back Jason Patterson and wide receiver DJ Miller are also uncertain for Saturday's contest. The team's final injury report will be released Wednesday evening.
- •Kentucky hosts No. 10 LSU on Saturday night at Kroger Field.
- •Head coach Will Stein mentions a 'scary' number of injuries.
- •Linebackers Tavion Wallace and Antwan Smith are among the injured players.
- •Jason Patterson and DJ Miller's availability for the game is uncertain.
- •Injury report will be released on Wednesday evening.
- 2:50 AMYahoo Sports — Will Stein admits Kentucky is dealing with “scary” number of injuries for LSU game
"Things aren’t looking great from a health standpoint for the Cats.
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