LSU football head coach Brian Kelly has provided a crucial injury update ahead of the Tigers’ highly anticipated matchup against UCLA, revealing that star quarterback Jayden Daniels has been dropped from the starting lineup due to injury. The decision is a significant blow for LSU, as Daniels has been instrumental in leading the Tigers’ offense this season.
During his weekly radio show, Kelly expressed disappointment over the situation, stating, “It’s tough losing someone as critical as Jayden, but we have to do what’s best for him and the team. We’ll see how things progress.” Daniels has been dealing with a lingering injury and will be unavailable for the upcoming game.
Additionally, Kelly confirmed that Chris Hilton, a redshirt junior wide receiver, will make his return to the field after missing the first three games of the season due to a bone bruise in his ankle. However, his participation will be limited. “We’re going to get him on the field, but it’ll be more like dipping a toe in the water. We’re taking it slow,” Kelly explained.
In more injury news, senior defensive tackle Jalen Lee will be sidelined due to a shoulder injury, while senior linebacker West Weeks is questionable for the UCLA game.
Despite these challenges, LSU’s offense has continued to perform well, averaging 33.3 points per game and 302.3 passing yards, even in the absence of key players like Hilton. The team has leaned on a strong supporting cast of wide receivers, including Aaron Anderson, Zavion Thomas, and Kyren Lacy.
As the Tigers prepare for their tough matchup against UCLA, they will need to rely on their depth and resilience to overcome the absence of their starting quarterback and other key players.
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