Lane Kiffin cites SEC scheduling for LSU injury issues amid key player's absence

Lane Kiffin expressed concerns about the SEC's nine-game schedule following injuries to LSU players. Whit Weeks left the recent game against Texas A&M on crutches, suffering a leg fracture that could sideline him for four to six weeks. Kiffin noted the difficulty of managing injuries while navigating a challenging conference schedule, where teams face ranked opponents soon. He emphasized that the injury problems are not solely due to the SEC schedule, as injury issues affect many teams in different conferences. LSU will host McNeese next, which Kiffin sees as an opportunity to protect starters before facing tougher competition.

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