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Lane Kiffin says LSU missed linebacker Whit Weeks in overtime loss

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 13, 2026, 5:49 AM

Last updated Oct 13, 2026

Lane Kiffin says LSU missed linebacker Whit Weeks in overtime loss

Summary

LSU Tigers lost to Kentucky 35-34 in overtime on Saturday, October 7, missing star linebacker Whit Weeks, who is recovering from surgery on a broken leg. Coach Lane Kiffin noted that Weeks tried to support his teammates virtually, highlighting his leadership. Kiffin stated the defense struggled without Weeks, allowing Kentucky's rushing attack to gain significant yardage. LSU, now 4-2, aims to rebound against No. 16 Mississippi State on October 17.

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•LSU lost 35-34 to Kentucky in overtime.
•Whit Weeks underwent surgery for a broken leg.
•Kiffin emphasized Weeks' irreplaceable leadership.
•LSU allowed Kentucky 155 rushing yards without Weeks.
•Next game is against No. 16 Mississippi State on October 17.

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5:49 AMYahoo Sports — LSU’s Lane Kiffin breaks down why ‘alpha’ Whit Weeks is irreplaceable

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The LSU Tigers were without star linebacker Whit Weeks in their game against Kentucky on Saturday, and the team missed him badly. Lane Kiffin’s Tigers lost 35-34 in overtime, dropping to 4-2 on the season. In a press conference on Monday, Kiffin shared how the team missed Weeks, who underwent surgery to repair the broken right leg he suffered in […] The post LSU’s Lane Kiffin breaks down why ‘alpha’ Whit Weeks is irreplaceable appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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