BREAKING: Whit Weeks Has Broken Right Leg; Charles Ross Out for Season
Updated: Sep 29
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
Whit Weeks underwent surgery Monday, September 28, to repair the fractured fibula in his lower right leg. LSU remains optimistic about a 2026 return, but no firm timetable is official. Charles Ross is out for the season with a knee-ligament injury. Lane Kiffin also said he does not yet know whether quarterback Sam Leavitt will play against McNeese on October 3 and will limit Leavitt’s workload this week.
Latest Update: September 29, 2026
Whit Weeks underwent surgery Monday to repair the fractured fibula in his lower right leg, according to On3 reporting cited by And The Valley Shook. The report says LSU remains optimistic he can return during the 2026 season, with the November 7 game against Alabama viewed as a possible target only if recovery goes well. LSU has not announced a firm return date.
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.
Kiffin said Monday, September 28, that he did not know whether Leavitt would play against McNeese on Saturday, October 3, and that LSU would keep his practice workload very limited. Landen Clark is the top alternative, but LSU has not announced that Clark will start.
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
Weeks' post-surgery recovery should clarify whether he 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.
Weeks underwent surgery Monday to repair the fractured fibula in his lower right leg. LSU remains optimistic he can return during the 2026 season, but no firm return date has been announced. Ross is out for the season with a knee-ligament injury.
LSU injury FAQ
What is Whit Weeks' injury?
Whit Weeks fractured the fibula in his lower right leg and underwent surgery Monday, September 28. LSU has not announced a firm return date.
Is Whit Weeks out for the 2026 season?
Not officially. LSU remains optimistic Weeks can return during the 2026 season, but no firm timetable has been announced. The November 7 Alabama game has been reported as a possible target only if recovery progresses well.
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
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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?
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