Kentucky faces injury concerns ahead of matchup with LSU
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 10:18 PM
Last updated Oct 6, 2026
Kentucky football is preparing for a week six game against LSU amidst significant injury issues, particularly on defense. Coach Will Stein acknowledged the team is struggling with injuries that could impact player availability. Several players, including linebacker Antwan Smith, returned from week five with injuries. The first injury report is due on Wednesday, with hopes that not all injured players will miss the upcoming game against the Tigers, who are currently ranked in the top ten.
- •Kentucky faces LSU in week six of college football.
- •Injuries impact player availability, particularly defensive positions.
- •Antwan Smith and others may be sidelined for the game.
- •Initial injury report to be released on Wednesday.
- •Kentucky needs to address depth issues on defense.
- 10:18 PMYahoo Sports — Kentucky has injury worries going into week six vs LSU
"Kentucky football heads into a huge week six matchup against LSU, and there are some injury concerns on defense.
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