BATON ROUGE – An already thin position for LSU football could possibly be even thinner when it takes the field versus Mississippi State inside Tiger Stadium Saturday, Oct. 17.
Sophomore linebacker Tylen Singleton was listed as questionable on the first SEC-mandated injury report of the week for the No. 21 LSU (4-2, 1-2 SEC) game against the Bulldogs that was released Wednesday night.
This is the first time Singleton has found his way onto injured list for the Tigers this season. And it comes at a less than ideal time as quarterback Kamario Taylor and the high-flying No. 19 Mississippi State (4-1, 2-1) offense comes to Baton Rouge for a pivotal conference showdown.
LSU is already down star senior linebacker Whit Weeks, who fractured his fibula in his right leg during the Texas A&M game three weeks ago. So LSU defensive coordinator Blake Baker was already calling on a reserve to step into a more prevalent role within the defense. Reserve linebacker Charles Ross II was also lost for the season against McNeese the following weekend due to a lower leg injury.
Singleton has earned a few more snaps in the aftermath of Weeks going down. So far through six games, Singleton has recorded eight tackles.
As expected, LSU will be without star junior tight end Trey’Dez Green, safety Dashawn Spears and sophomore wide receiver Phillip Wright III this week.
Oct 10, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; LSU Tigers tight end Zach Grace (44) scores a touchdown during the first quarter against the Kentucky Wildcats at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images
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Oct 10, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; LSU Tigers head coach Lane Kiffin looks on during warm ups against the Kentucky Wildcats at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images
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Oct 10, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; LSU Tigers wide receiver Roman Mothershed (14) runs the ball as Kentucky Wildcats defensive back Terhyon Nichols (20) defends during the first quarter at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images
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Oct 10, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats defensive back Ty Bryant (14) and linebacker Elijah Barnes (0) tackles LSU Tigers running back Harlem Berry (22) during the first quarter at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images
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Oct 10, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; LSU Tigers quarterback Sam Leavitt (10) runs the ball during the first quarter against the Kentucky Wildcats at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images
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Oct 10, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; LSU Tigers wide receiver Winston Watkins Jr. (6) runs the ball as Kentucky Wildcats linebacker Elijah Barnes (0) defends during the first quarter at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images
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Oct 10, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; LSU Tigers head coach Lane Kiffin walks on the sideline during the first quarter against the Kentucky Wildcats t Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images
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Oct 10, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats linebacker Grant Godfrey (22) and defensive back Jordan Castell (5) tackle LSU Tigers quarterback Sam Leavitt (10) during the first quarter at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images
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Oct 10, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; LSU Tigers quarterback Sam Leavitt (10) reacts during the first quarter against the Kentucky Wildcats at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images
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Oct 10, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; LSU Tigers tight end Zach Grace (44) reacts after scoring a touchdown during the first quarter against the Kentucky Wildcats at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images
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Oct 10, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; LSU Tigers quarterback Sam Leavitt (10) throws a pass during the first quarter against the Kentucky Wildcats at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images
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Oct 10, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; LSU Tigers quarterback Sam Leavitt (10) hands off the ball to running back Harlem Berry (22) during the first quarter against the Kentucky Wildcats at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images
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Oct 10, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; LSU Tigers cheerleaders perform during the first half against the Kentucky Wildcats at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images
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Oct 10, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats running back CJ Baxter (1) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown during the first quarter against the LSU Tigers at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images
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Oct 10, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; LSU Tigers wide receiver Jackson Harris (4) is congratulated by tight end Zach Grace (44) after scoring a touchdown against the Kentucky Wildcats at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images
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LSU football at Kentucky: Game photos from the sidelines
Oct 10, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; LSU Tigers tight end Zach Grace (44) scores a touchdown during the first quarter against the Kentucky Wildcats at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images
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LSU football at Kentucky: Game photos from the sidelines
Oct 10, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; LSU Tigers tight end Zach Grace (44) scores a touchdown during the first quarter against the Kentucky Wildcats at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images
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LSU football at Kentucky: Game photos from the sidelines
Oct 10, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; LSU Tigers head coach Lane Kiffin looks on during warm ups against the Kentucky Wildcats at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images
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LSU football at Kentucky: Game photos from the sidelines
Oct 10, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; LSU Tigers wide receiver Roman Mothershed (14) runs the ball as Kentucky Wildcats defensive back Terhyon Nichols (20) defends during the first quarter at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images
(Jordan Prather, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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LSU football at Kentucky: Game photos from the sidelines
Oct 10, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats defensive back Ty Bryant (14) and linebacker Elijah Barnes (0) tackles LSU Tigers running back Harlem Berry (22) during the first quarter at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images
(Jordan Prather, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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LSU football at Kentucky: Game photos from the sidelines
Oct 10, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; LSU Tigers quarterback Sam Leavitt (10) runs the ball during the first quarter against the Kentucky Wildcats at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images
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LSU football at Kentucky: Game photos from the sidelines
Oct 10, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; LSU Tigers wide receiver Winston Watkins Jr. (6) runs the ball as Kentucky Wildcats linebacker Elijah Barnes (0) defends during the first quarter at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images
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LSU football at Kentucky: Game photos from the sidelines
Oct 10, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; LSU Tigers head coach Lane Kiffin walks on the sideline during the first quarter against the Kentucky Wildcats t Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images
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LSU football at Kentucky: Game photos from the sidelines
Oct 10, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats linebacker Grant Godfrey (22) and defensive back Jordan Castell (5) tackle LSU Tigers quarterback Sam Leavitt (10) during the first quarter at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images
(Jordan Prather, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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LSU football at Kentucky: Game photos from the sidelines
Oct 10, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; LSU Tigers quarterback Sam Leavitt (10) reacts during the first quarter against the Kentucky Wildcats at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images
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LSU football at Kentucky: Game photos from the sidelines
Oct 10, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; LSU Tigers tight end Zach Grace (44) reacts after scoring a touchdown during the first quarter against the Kentucky Wildcats at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images
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LSU football at Kentucky: Game photos from the sidelines
Oct 10, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; LSU Tigers quarterback Sam Leavitt (10) throws a pass during the first quarter against the Kentucky Wildcats at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images
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LSU football at Kentucky: Game photos from the sidelines
Oct 10, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; LSU Tigers quarterback Sam Leavitt (10) hands off the ball to running back Harlem Berry (22) during the first quarter against the Kentucky Wildcats at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images
(Jordan Prather, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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LSU football at Kentucky: Game photos from the sidelines
Oct 10, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; LSU Tigers cheerleaders perform during the first half against the Kentucky Wildcats at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images
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LSU football at Kentucky: Game photos from the sidelines
Oct 10, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats running back CJ Baxter (1) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown during the first quarter against the LSU Tigers at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images
(Jordan Prather, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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LSU football at Kentucky: Game photos from the sidelines
Oct 10, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; LSU Tigers wide receiver Jackson Harris (4) is congratulated by tight end Zach Grace (44) after scoring a touchdown against the Kentucky Wildcats at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images
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LSU injury report for Mississippi State game
QUESTIONABLE
LB Tylen Singleton
OUT
LB Whit Weeks
WR Phillip Wright II
TE Trey’Dez Green
S Dashawn Spears
LB Charles Ross II
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