BREAKING: Whit Weeks Has Broken Right Leg; Charles Ross Out for Season
Updated: 23 hours ago
LSU's 35-6 win over No. 23 Texas A&M now carries two major linebacker losses. LSU coach Lane Kiffin said Whit Weeks has a broken lower right leg and that Charles Ross will miss the rest of the 2026 season with a knee-ligament injury.
Quick Answer
LSU coach Lane Kiffin said Sunday, September 27, 2026, that linebacker Whit Weeks has a broken lower right leg and is out indefinitely. Kiffin expects to know Monday whether Weeks can return late in the season or will miss the remainder of 2026. Reserve linebacker Charles Ross is out for the season with a knee-ligament injury suffered against Texas A&M.
Breaking update (September 27, 2026): Lane Kiffin confirmed the broken lower right leg and said LSU expects Monday clarity on Weeks' return outlook. The Associated Press also reported Ross' season-ending knee-ligament injury.
What did Lane Kiffin confirm about Whit Weeks?
Kiffin said Weeks has a broken lower right leg and will be sidelined indefinitely. He said LSU expects to know Monday whether the linebacker can return late in the season or will miss the rest of 2026.
CBS Sports separately reported that Weeks is scheduled for surgery Monday and that LSU initially hoped for a four-to-six-week recovery. That earlier estimate is not a firm timetable; Kiffin's Sunday update makes Monday the next decision point.
What happened to Charles Ross?
Kiffin said reserve linebacker Charles Ross will miss the rest of the 2026 season because of a knee-ligament injury suffered against Texas A&M. Ross' loss further compresses an LSU linebacker rotation already adjusting to Weeks' indefinite absence.
What happened to Sam Leavitt?
Leavitt injured his left hamstring during the first half, according to a syndicated postgame recap, but stayed in the game while moving carefully. The quarterback still completed 17 of 26 passes for 312 yards, two touchdowns and one interception.
Landen Clark rotated in during the second half and scored two short rushing touchdowns. That usage reflected Leavitt's limited mobility in the moment, but LSU has not said that Clark will start the next game or that Leavitt will miss time.
Why the linebacker injuries matter after LSU's 35-6 win
The result itself was emphatic: LSU outgained Texas A&M 506-193 and did not allow a touchdown. Weeks is one of the defense's central second-level defenders, while Leavitt is the starting quarterback who produced LSU's two longest scoring strikes of the night.
Weeks' absence immediately redistributes linebacker snaps and communication duties, while Ross' season-ending injury removes another experienced option. The Associated Press reported that Dahvon Keys made 11 tackles against Texas A&M and is the primary backup; Tylen Singleton may also see a larger role. LSU has not announced a permanent depth-chart change.
What LSU fans should watch next
Monday's medical update should clarify whether Weeks has a realistic late-season return path. Track every verified status change in TigerHype's 2026 LSU Football Injury Tracker, and revisit the Texas A&M game coverage for the performance context behind the injuries.
The verified status is now clear: Kiffin confirmed Weeks has a broken lower right leg and said LSU expects Monday clarity on whether he can return late in the season. Ross is out for the season with a knee-ligament injury. CBS Sports reports Weeks is scheduled for surgery Monday; no firm return date has been announced.
LSU injury FAQ
What is Whit Weeks' injury?
LSU coach Lane Kiffin said Whit Weeks has a broken lower right leg. CBS Sports reports Weeks is scheduled for surgery Monday, and LSU has not announced a firm return date.
Is Whit Weeks out for the 2026 season?
Not yet. Kiffin said Weeks is out indefinitely and expects to know Monday whether the linebacker can return late in the season or will miss the remainder of 2026.
What happened to Charles Ross?
Kiffin said Charles Ross will miss the rest of the 2026 season because of a knee-ligament injury suffered against Texas A&M.
Who could replace Whit Weeks and Charles Ross?
Dahvon Keys is the primary backup and made 11 tackles against Texas A&M, according to the Associated Press. Tylen Singleton may also see more action, but LSU has not announced a permanent depth-chart change.
Sources
On3 right-leg fracture reportOn3 right-leg fracture reportOn3 right-leg fracture reportOn3 right-leg fracture reportOn3 right-leg fracture reportOn3 right-leg fracture report
CBS Sports surgery and return-window report; LSU's official Texas A&M game recap; Sam Leavitt hamstring report.
Discuss LSU's linebacker depth
With Whit Weeks sidelined indefinitely and Charles Ross out for the season, how should LSU divide the linebacker snaps between Dahvon Keys, Tylen Singleton and the remaining rotation?
Comments