Brian Kelly and the LSU Tigers saw sophomore linebacker Whit Weeks exit Tuesday's Texas Bowl matchup against Baylor in the first half following a gruesome ankle injury. Weeks, the Southeastern Conference leader in solo tackles during the regular season,

Weeks was LSU's leading tackler as a sophomore, finishing the season with 125 tackles. He was tied for second in the SEC in tackles with Mississippi State junior Stone Blanton. In a breakout year, Weeks added 10 tackles for loss, 3½ sacks, one interception and two forced fumbles.

LSU defensive lineman Kimo Makane'ole is entering the transfer portal, according to a report Friday from 247Sports. Makane'ole made one tackle in 10 games as a backup this season. He has one more year of eligibility.

LSU football received a commitment from a blue-chip defensive lineman on Thursday. JaReylan McCoy (2026) chose the Tigers over Tennessee, USC,