LSU’s already thin linebacker position could be even thinner when the Tigers take the field against Mississippi State this Saturday, October 17. Sophomore linebacker Tylen Singleton just landed on the SEC-mandated injury report as questionable for the big game. This is the first time Singleton has been on the injury list all season, and man, does it come at the absolute worst time.
Another Hit to a Roster Already Struggling
Let’s be real, the linebacker depth has been a massive concern. The Tigers are already without senior Whit Weeks, who fractured his fibula in his right leg three weeks ago during the Texas A&M game. That was a gut punch. Then, reserve linebacker Charles Ross II was lost for the entire season the following weekend with a lower leg injury against McNeese. Defensive coordinator Blake Baker has been scrambling, calling on reserves to step up into more crucial roles. Singleton himself had actually earned more snaps in the aftermath of Weeks going down, racking up eight tackles through six games. Now, he’s questionable too? That’s a huge problem.
High-Flying Offense Coming to Town
This couldn’t be happening at a worse moment. The No. 19 Mississippi State Bulldogs (4-1, 2-1 SEC) are rolling into Tiger Stadium with their high-flying offense, led by quarterback Kamario Taylor. They’re looking like a real threat, and LSU’s defense is going to be tested big time with these absences. On top of the linebacker situation, the Tigers will also be without star junior tight end Trey’Dez Green, safety Dashawn Spears, and sophomore wide receiver Phillip Wright III this week. LSU, currently ranked No. 21 with a 4-2 (1-2 SEC) record, needs all hands on deck for this pivotal conference showdown.
So, get ready for a nail-biter on Saturday inside Tiger Stadium. The No. 21 Tigers are going to have to dig deep, especially on defense, to contain Kamario Taylor and that No. 19 Mississippi State offense. It’s a huge conference game, and you know every snap is going to matter.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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