Will Campbell update: Brian Kelly comments on LSU starter’s hospitalization
By Andrew Olson
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Will Campbell went to the hospital Friday night and missed LSU’s Saturday game against No. 8 Tennessee. After the game, Tigers coach Brian Kelly addressed Campbell’s health.
According to reporters in Baton Rouge, Kelly described Campbell’s health scare as “an episode” that happened during Friday’s walk-through, leading to EMS being called.
Brian Kelly said Will Campbell “had an episode” during walk-through on Friday.
EMS got called, and Kelly said the ambulance had to come out on the field to get him.
Not much more that he offered up on what sounds like a scary situation for the true freshman.
— Shea Dixon (@Sheadixon) October 8, 2022
Before Saturday’s kickoff, ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported that Campbell was hospitalized due to dehydration. Kelly indicated after the game that Campbell may be dealing with other issues.
Brian Kelly said that Will Campbell had an “episode” during walkthroughs, they’ve ruled out anything life threatening, but going to run a few more tests. Some of it may have to do with dehydration, but may not be only thing. #LSU
— Leah Vann (@LVann_Sports) October 8, 2022
Campbell, a highly touted freshman, had started LSU’s first 5 games. The Tigers play at Florida in Week 7.
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