LSU football star linebacker Whit Weeks underwent surgery on Thursday to repair a broken fibula, part of an ankle injury sustained during LSU’s bowl game, according to a report from The Advocate.

Brian Kelly and the LSU Tigers captured victory No. 9 on the season after defeating the Baylor Bears 44-31 on New Year's Eve in the Texas Bowl. Kelly and Co. k

Absent is Rickie Collins, who transferred to Syracuse. If Swann didn’t remain with the team, LSU’s QB would be in a tough spot on Tuesday. Colin Hurley is a blue-chip recruit, but he’s the age of a high school senior after he reclassified. LSU didn’t want to force him into action.