LSU is gearing up to kick off its 2021 season opener against UCLA in the Rose Bowl on Saturday night.
However, according to a report that broke right before kickoff, the Tigers will be without a pair of key offensive players.
Per The Advocate’s Wilson Alexander, RB John Emery Jr. and WR Jontre Kirklin are going to miss the game:
Running back John Emery Jr. and wide receiver Jontre Kirklin are out for LSU.
— Wilson Alexander (@whalexander_) September 5, 2021
Emery was supposed to figure heavily into the Tigers’ running back rotation, while Kirklin was expected to be a contributor at receiver.
Now, the question becomes — will they be ready for Week 2? Or, will these be extended absences for each player?
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