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LSU football loses Da'Shawn Spears to season-ending injury

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 1:46 PM

Last updated Sep 23, 2026

LSU football loses Da'Shawn Spears to season-ending injury
Summary

LSU football's defense faces a major setback with the loss of defensive back Da'Shawn Spears, who suffered a torn ACL during a game against Ole Miss. Spears, a versatile player who contributed in multiple roles, was emerging as a key contributor. LSU is expected to adjust its defensive alignment, having initially replaced Spears with CJ Jimcoily but finding more success with Jhase Thomas at safety. TaMarcus Cooley is set to take on more responsibilities in the STAR role. LSU will need both players to step up in the upcoming game against Texas A&M.

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  • •Da'Shawn Spears injured his knee, confirmed as a torn ACL.
  • •LSU replaced Spears with Jhase Thomas at safety during the game.
  • •TaMarcus Cooley will be tested in the STAR role.
  • •Thomas received LSU's top PFF grade after his fill-in performance.
  • •LSU prepares to face Texas A&M next weekend.
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  • 1:46 PMYahoo Sports — What losing Da'Shawn Spears means for the LSU football defense
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LSU football's defense lost a key player to a season ending injury. Here's how the defense could look different moving forward.

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