The first SEC Availability Report of the week brings some encouraging news for LSU ahead of Saturday’s matchup against eighth-ranked Texas.
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Linebacker Whit Weeks has been upgraded to questionable as he continues working his way back from a broken fibula. Weeks has been sidelined since LSU’s September 27th win over Texas A&M. He was listed as doubtful on last week’s availability report.
There is no doubt Weeks wants to get back to the football field, but there is an added motivation for this Saturday as it Senior Day and it could be his last game in Tiger Stadium, if he chooses not to return for a fifth season.
There’s also good news along the offensive line. Starting right tackle Weston Davis is listed as probable after leaving last week’s game on crutches. Davis will be important against a Texas defense led by one of the nation’s top pass rushers, Colin Simmons, who has recorded 10.5 sacks this season.
When Davis left the Alabama game, he was replaced by Baylor transfer Sean Thompkins Jr, who graded out poorly according to Pro Football Focus.
LSU could also get a boost on the defensive front. Defensive end Gabriel Reliford is listed as probable, which is surprising to see. The former Evangel standout tore his ACL in March and apparently has made a speedy recovery.
He also missed most of last season with a torn rotator cuff, but the former four-star prospect played a lot in his freshman season and could be an important piece looking ahead to next year’s team.
For Texas, defensive tackle Hero Kanu is listed as questionable after reportedly suffering a torn biceps in last week’s win over Missouri. However, he is expected to try to play through the injury.
Texas also appears to have starting receiver Cam Coleman back. Coleman, who missed the Missouri game with a shoulder injury, is not listed on the availability report, indicating he is expected to play Saturday.
Coleman has 23 catches for 409 yards and a team-high seven touchdowns this season.
