LSU could be without a key player against the Tennessee Vols on October 8
The LSU Tigers could be without a key player when they take on the Tennessee Vols in Baton Rouge on October 8. Brody Miller, who covers the Tigers for The Athletic, reported on Wednesday morning that offensive lineman Garrett Dellinger will miss LSU's game against Auburn this weekend. Dellinger, a former four-star recruit from Michigan […]
The LSU Tigers could be without a key player when they take on the Tennessee Vols in Baton Rouge on October 8.
Brody Miller, who covers the Tigers for The Athletic, reported on Wednesday morning that offensive lineman Garrett Dellinger will miss LSU's game against Auburn this weekend.
Dellinger, a former four-star recruit from Michigan who can play anywhere on the offensive line, is dealing with a broken hand.
Anthony Bradford is expected to start at guard in Dellinger's absence.
According to Miller, LSU hopes to have Dellinger back for the Tennessee game.
However, that's far from a certainty. Playing through a broken hand can be tough — even for an offensive lineman.
LSU head coach Brian Kelly has noted that the Tigers don't have very good depth along the offensive and defensive lines. Losing a starter is the last thing they need right now.
“It’s a weakness within the program and we don’t have great depth there,” said Kelly on his radio show recently (via The Athletic).
This is an injury worth monitoring if you're a Tennessee fan. With LSU playing Auburn this weekend, and the Vols having a bye week, there's no doubt that Tennessee should be the healthier team in Baton Rouge on October 8.
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