LSU football faces their next big test of the 2024-25 season, battling undefeated South Carolina in Week 3. Junior wide receiver Chris Hilton Jr. is not expected to play against South Carolina on Saturday, per Pete Thamel of ESPN. It will be his third consecutive game he's missed with an ankle injury. The Tigers are still trying to pick up the pieces from their disappointing loss to USC in Week 1, and they will now have to do so against one of their toughest SEC rivals in a raucous atmosphere.
Sources: LSU WR Chris Hilton Jr. expected to miss 3rd straight game. https://t.co/jsdclAyYqA
— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) September 14, 2024
LSU football has to persevere in Week 3
Not only does LSU need a statement win after their disastrous showing in Week 1 against USC, they need a win in the SEC to beef up their case for the College Football Playoff. A 44-21 victory over Nicholls in Week 2 isn't enough to pave their way to compete for a national title.
Defeating South Carolina on the road might be. At least enough to return to national title-contending relevance. Kickoff is set for 12 PM ET at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia.