LSU will have to play this weekend without linebacker Whit Weeks, who was ruled out for the encounter against Vanderbilt. The No. 10 Tigers are playing the No. 17 Vanderbilt Commodores this Saturday at noon at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee. Both teams come with a record of 5-1 and are harboring dreams of a College Football Playoff participation at the end of the regular season.
Per an ESPN source, Whit Weeks is out today at Vanderbilt. https://t.co/LmaYDeZugN
— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) October 18, 2025
The fans were quick to react to the news regarding the absence of the 2024 First Team All-SEC selection. One of the most common comments was about the player’s relationship with Landry Kiffin, the daughter of Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin.
“What did Landry do to my Whit???,” wrote one fan
“Lane Kiffins daughter going crazy….,” joked someone else
“This man aint been the same since he messed with Kiffen’s daughter,” claimed someone else
“Nah he’s in Athens with Coach and his girl! 😆,” was yet another joke that was told
Other fans were worried about how LSU could look this weekend without Weeks in the starting lineup against Vanderbilt.
“Tough blow for LSU. They could need him today,” lamented someone else
“my day is ruined,” said someone
Is something else going on with Weeks?
“Will he still puke during the game just to stay in rhythm?,” asked one fan regarding a puking incident in which Whit Weeks was front and center
— Duke414 (@Duke4143) October 18, 2025
What Happened to Whit Weeks? Why is The LSU Linebacker Missing the Game Against The Vanderbilt Commodores?
Whit Weeks is battling an ankle bone bruise, which has had him limited in practice over the last week. This is not his first injury problem with one of his ankles, having suffered a dislocated ankle and a fractured tibia in 2024. He underwent surgery in January to correct the damage.
Sources: LSU linebacker Whit Weeks (ankle) plans to warm up and attempt to play at No. 17 Vanderbilt. He’s considered doubtful for the No. 10 Tigers, as he’s been limited in practice and faces long odds to play. He is expected to give it a shot, as he battles a bone bruise. pic.twitter.com/SGYzA8ueXf
— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) October 17, 2025
ESPN’s Pete Thamel was the first to report the possibility of the player missing Vanderbilt’s game, informing on Friday that Weeks had long odds to be able to play this weekend and that he was limited in practice.
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