Gruesome video show LSU star’s twisted ankle being snapped back into place on field in front of horrified parents and brother
LSU college football star Whit Weeks suffered a gruesome injury on Tuesday night during the Texas Bowl. Late in the first half, with LSU up 28-13, linebacker Weeks sustained a lower-body injury as he went in to make a tackle during Baylor’s one-yard touchdown play. Weeks suffered the injury in the first half of LSU’s 44-31 victory in the Texas BowlGetty The 19-year-old ended up at the bottom of a pile with his leg caught underneath multiple players, before ESPN cameras eventually caught a glimpse of the injury. Sickening images showed his right root twisted in the wrong direction. His older brother West Weeks, who has playing alongside his younger brother at linebacker, was visibly shaken up and overcome with emotion when he saw Whit holding his right leg on the ground. The injured sophomore was treated by medical staff, who were forced to snap the ankle back into place on the field. He was eventually was carted off the field in an air cast to a standing ovation from the crowd inside NRG Stadium that included his concerned parents. The sophomore linebacker could be seen implying his teammates to finish the half strong, as every single player came by to offer some words of encouragement, including his brother. Footage of the gruesome injury did the rounds on social media with countless fans wishing Weeks a speedy recovery. “That looked incredibly painful, hope he recovers quickly,” posted one fan. “That had to be his daddy looking onto the field. I could feel the pain in his eyes and the water he had for his son,” added a second. “This response is a testament to the role that he plays on this team,” ESPN’s Taylor Davis said on the broadcast. The sophomore was in visible pain holding his twisted ankleX@ArtieSchweitzer Tigers medical staff immediately ran onto the field to help himX@ArtieSchweitzer Gruesome footage showed them snapping the ankle back into placeX@ArtieSchweitzer “An unbelievable player, but the undisputed leader. He was one of my player interviews this week and he told me how much this place means to him – so much so, that Brian Kelly has turned to him and to handle some of the transfer portal situations. “They’ve been to every dinner, hosting every guy, explaining why [they] should come to LSU. He bleeds purple and gold. Can’t say enough good things about the type of man he is.” Head coach Kelly spoke to media members following his team’s 44-31 victory and updated them on Weeks’ situation. “Early indication is dislocation of the ankle, probably will have surgery here quickly,” Kelly said. “I don’t want to give an exact timeline but we should have him ready to go sometime around spring ball. We feel for him. He’s a tough kid that will handle this the right way but we’ll act quickly on it. His family was with him. “I think our team responded appropriately because he’s such an important part of what we do.” His older brother West admitted it was not easy seeing his brother in such visible pain. His older brother, who was playing in the game, admitted it was hard to watchGetty “It’s not easy seeing your brother like that. I care about him a lot,” West Weeks said. “Me and him, we do everything together. I’m with him 24/7, we’re roommates and I love him to death. To see the team rally around him means a lot to me. It shows what kind of leader he is to this team. “It was pretty tough for me. Being out there with him is so much fun, especially when we’re right beside each other,” West added. “I had to step into his position at Will, which I get a little bit of practice at Will, but I honestly I was out there playing for him. “I’m glad I was able to do it for him.” The 6ft 2in Whit is currently in his second season with LSU after joining as a true freshman in 2023. Prior to the injury, the Tigers linebacker totaled a team-best six tackles. He finished 2024 with 125 total tackles, including 13.5 tackles for loss and four sacks. He also forced two fumbles, deflected four passes, and caught one interception. He is slated to return to LSU next season with West and their youngest brother Zach Weeks, who signed with the Tigers as a four-star recruit in the 2025 class.
LSU college football star Whit Weeks suffered a gruesome injury on Tuesday night during the Texas Bowl.
Late in the first half, with LSU up 28-13, linebacker Weeks sustained a lower-body injury as he went in to make a tackle during Baylor’s one-yard touchdown play.
The 19-year-old ended up at the bottom of a pile with his leg caught underneath multiple players, before ESPN cameras eventually caught a glimpse of the injury.
Sickening images showed his right root twisted in the wrong direction.
His older brother West Weeks, who has playing alongside his younger brother at linebacker, was visibly shaken up and overcome with emotion when he saw Whit holding his right leg on the ground.
The injured sophomore was treated by medical staff, who were forced to snap the ankle back into place on the field.
He was eventually was carted off the field in an air cast to a standing ovation from the crowd inside NRG Stadium that included his concerned parents.
The sophomore linebacker could be seen implying his teammates to finish the half strong, as every single player came by to offer some words of encouragement, including his brother.
Footage of the gruesome injury did the rounds on social media with countless fans wishing Weeks a speedy recovery.
“That looked incredibly painful, hope he recovers quickly,” posted one fan.
“That had to be his daddy looking onto the field. I could feel the pain in his eyes and the water he had for his son,” added a second.
“This response is a testament to the role that he plays on this team,” ESPN’s Taylor Davis said on the broadcast.
“An unbelievable player, but the undisputed leader. He was one of my player interviews this week and he told me how much this place means to him – so much so, that Brian Kelly has turned to him and to handle some of the transfer portal situations.
“They’ve been to every dinner, hosting every guy, explaining why [they] should come to LSU. He bleeds purple and gold. Can’t say enough good things about the type of man he is.”
Head coach Kelly spoke to media members following his team’s 44-31 victory and updated them on Weeks’ situation.
“Early indication is dislocation of the ankle, probably will have surgery here quickly,” Kelly said. “I don’t want to give an exact timeline but we should have him ready to go sometime around spring ball. We feel for him. He’s a tough kid that will handle this the right way but we’ll act quickly on it. His family was with him.
“I think our team responded appropriately because he’s such an important part of what we do.”
His older brother West admitted it was not easy seeing his brother in such visible pain.
“It’s not easy seeing your brother like that. I care about him a lot,” West Weeks said.
“Me and him, we do everything together. I’m with him 24/7, we’re roommates and I love him to death. To see the team rally around him means a lot to me. It shows what kind of leader he is to this team.
“It was pretty tough for me. Being out there with him is so much fun, especially when we’re right beside each other,” West added. “I had to step into his position at Will, which I get a little bit of practice at Will, but I honestly I was out there playing for him.
“I’m glad I was able to do it for him.”
The 6ft 2in Whit is currently in his second season with LSU after joining as a true freshman in 2023.
Prior to the injury, the Tigers linebacker totaled a team-best six tackles. He finished 2024 with 125 total tackles, including 13.5 tackles for loss and four sacks. He also forced two fumbles, deflected four passes, and caught one interception.
He is slated to return to LSU next season with West and their youngest brother Zach Weeks, who signed with the Tigers as a four-star recruit in the 2025 class.
