# LSU Hopes for Whit Weeks' Return Fade

> LSU's defense faces uncertainty as Whit Weeks misses Alabama game.
- Title: LSU Hopes for Whit Weeks' Return Fade · Newsweek | Shortify
- Summary: LSU's defense faces uncertainty as Whit Weeks misses Alabama game. LSU will play Alabama without senior linebacker Whit Weeks, who remains sidelined after…
- Keywords: lsu, whit weeks, alabama, ncaa, defensive coordinator, linebacker, injury, game, Newsweek
- Source: Newsweek — https://newsweek.com/sports/ncaa/lsus-hopes-for-whit-weeks-return-fade-ahead-of-alabama-game-12676256
- Author: Bryan Colbert Jr.
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: lsu, whit weeks, alabama, ncaa, defensive coordinator, linebacker, injury, game
## Whit Weeks' Injury
LSU expected to play Alabama without senior linebacker Whit Weeks.
## Injury Details
Weeks fractured right fibula in Sept. 26 win over Texas A&M and underwent surgery.
## Current Status
Weeks listed doubtful on SEC report but expected to miss Alabama game.
## Impact on Defense
Defensive coordinator Blake Baker faces limited options with Weeks and brother Zach questionable.
## Key takeaway

LSU will play Alabama without senior linebacker Whit Weeks, who remains sidelined after breaking his right leg in September.