LSU football news: Dilin Jones suffers leg injury scare vs. Ole Miss
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High-stakes SEC showdowns always pack drama, but Louisiana State University Tigers fans felt a collective heart-in-throat moment Saturday night against the University of Mississippi Rebels. Sophomore running back Dilin Jones suffered a scary leg injury scare during the second quarter, temporarily paralyzing the LSU Tigers sideline with concern.
The injury occurred right as the LSU offense was desperate for momentum. Trailing 17-0, Jones burst through the line for a 14-yard gain to pick up a crucial first down. However, as the play ended, the standout back stayed down on the turf, clutching his lower left leg in visible discomfort. Trainers rushed out to evaluate him as the Oxford crowd fell silent.
Fortunately, panic quickly turned into cautious relief. Though the tackle looked painful, Jones surprised everyone by rising to his feet and walking off the field under his own power.
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Losing Jones for any extended period would deal a massive blow to head coach Brian Kelly’s squad. Entering Saturday’s matchup in Oxford, the sophomore back served as LSU’s clear ground-game leader, racking up 179 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 41 carries through the team’s first two contests. That impressive total included a stellar 113-yard outing in LSU’s dominant win over the Clemson Tigers. Before exiting the contest, Jones again led the Tigers on the ground with 29 first-half rushing yards.
The injury scare only compounded a brutal opening half for LSU, which trailed 24-7 at halftime while also losing safety Dashawn Spears to a lower-leg injury. Ole Miss continuously pressured LSU’s offense, making every single yard a dogfight.
While Jones walking off unassisted is a promising sign for his long-term availability, LSU fans will be holding their breath for postgame medical updates. In a grueling SEC slate where every possession counts, keeping their top running back healthy is non-negotiable for the Tigers’ championship ambitions.
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