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Kentucky Wildcats injury report raises concerns ahead of LSU matchup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 7, 2026, 10:45 AM

Last updated Oct 7, 2026

Kentucky Wildcats injury report raises concerns ahead of LSU matchup

Summary

After a comeback win against South Carolina, Kentucky Wildcats face injury challenges ahead of their home game against LSU on October 7, 2026. Key defensive players, including Tavion Wallace and Aaron Gates, were unavailable during the previous game, adding to existing concerns. During the South Carolina matchup, linebacker Antwan Smith left early, intensifying questions about Kentucky's depth in that position. Head coach Will Stein indicated that multiple players may miss the LSU game due to injury, with more information expected in the team's first injury report of the week.

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Status Watch

•Kentucky Wildcats lost multiple players to injury against South Carolina.
•Defensive depth, particularly at linebacker, is a major concern.
•Head coach Will Stein expressed hope that injuries are not season-ending.
•The first injury report of the week is expected today.

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10:45 AMYahoo Sports — Kentucky Wildcats News: UK Football Injury Watch

What they're saying

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Good morning, BBN! After an incredible comeback victory against South Carolina last Saturday, the Cats left Columbia with plenty of battle scars. So much so that they may be in really rough shape heading into the much-anticipated home matchup against LSU. They were already shorthanded going into the South Carolina game, particularly on defense, with […]
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