BREAKING: LSU LB Tylen Singleton Downgraded to Doubtful vs. Mississippi State
LSU’s already-thin linebacker room took another hit Thursday night.
Quick Answer
The SEC’s Thursday availability report, posted at 7:10 p.m. CT on October 15, downgraded LSU linebacker Tylen Singleton from questionable to doubtful for the Tigers’ October 17 home game against Mississippi State. Whit Weeks and Charles Ross II remain out, leaving LSU with a more serious linebacker-depth concern. Singleton has not been ruled out, and his status can still change before the 11:00 a.m. CT kickoff.
What changed for Tylen Singleton?
Tylen Singleton appeared as questionable on the SEC’s initial report Wednesday. The official Thursday report moved the LSU linebacker to doubtful, the clearest indication yet that his availability for Saturday is in serious jeopardy.
The distinction matters: doubtful is not the same as out, but it represents a downgrade. LSU still has time to update Singleton’s status before kickoff, and the SEC’s game-day designation will be the final public checkpoint.
Why does the downgrade matter for LSU Football?
Singleton’s status lands on top of two confirmed linebacker absences. Whit Weeks and Charles Ross II remain out on the Thursday report. TigerHype’s earlier breakdown of LSU’s linebacker-depth problem explained why Singleton’s availability was already central to the defensive plan; the move to doubtful sharpens that concern.
LSU now has to prepare for the possibility that all three linebackers are unavailable. That could affect the rotation, communication responsibilities and the personnel LSU uses against a Mississippi State offense built around a productive ground game.
That matchup pressure is real. Read TigerHype’s scouting look at LSU’s run defense against Mississippi State’s rushing attack for the larger tactical picture.
What changed for Mississippi State?
Mississippi State also had a notable downgrade. Linebacker Zakari Tillman moved from doubtful to out. The Bulldogs listed safety Isaac Smith, wide receiver Anthony Evans III and offensive lineman DJ Chester as probable.
Quarterback Kamario Taylor and running back Fluff Bothwell remain questionable. TigerHype’s breaking report on Taylor and Bothwell has the full context on Mississippi State’s two biggest offensive availability questions.
What remains unsettled before kickoff?
Singleton has not been ruled out, and Taylor and Bothwell have not been cleared or ruled out. The Thursday report narrows the picture, but it does not settle those three major statuses. LSU and Mississippi State can update their designations again before Saturday morning.
What LSU fans should know
Tylen Singleton: Doubtful for LSU.
Whit Weeks and Charles Ross II: Out for LSU.
Zakari Tillman: Out for Mississippi State.
Kamario Taylor and Fluff Bothwell: Still questionable for Mississippi State.
Kickoff: Saturday, October 17, at 11:00 a.m. CT in Baton Rouge.
LSU–Mississippi State injury report FAQ
Is Tylen Singleton ruled out against Mississippi State?
No. Tylen Singleton is listed as doubtful, not out, on the SEC’s Thursday report. LSU can still change his designation before kickoff.
When is LSU vs. Mississippi State?
LSU hosts Mississippi State on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. CT in Baton Rouge.
Which LSU players are listed out?
Trey’Dez Green, Whit Weeks, Dashawn Spears, Phillip Wright III and Charles Ross II are listed out for LSU on the Thursday report.
What changed for Mississippi State?
Linebacker Zakari Tillman moved from doubtful to out. Quarterback Kamario Taylor and running back Fluff Bothwell remain questionable, while Isaac Smith, Anthony Evans III and DJ Chester are probable.
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