The Trey’Dez Green injury became the urgent storyline late in LSU’s 32-24 loss to Ole Miss, as the Tigers lost one of their primary offensive weapons in the fourth quarter.
Green went down with a lower-body injury, could not get to his feet under his own power, and required trainer assistance to leave the field; trainers helped Green off and On3 reported he was carted off to the locker room before he was later seen back on the LSU sideline on crutches, per LSU Tigers On SI
Key Takeaways
- Trey’Dez Green exited the Ole Miss game with a lower-body injury with under 13 minutes left in the fourth quarter while Ole Miss held a 24-21 lead.
- Green had recorded four catches for 60 yards at the time he left the game.
- On3 reported trainers carted Green off to the locker room and he later returned to the LSU sideline on crutches.
- Heading into the Ole Miss game, Green had 10 catches for 162 yards and a touchdown on the season, including a 104-yard performance versus Louisiana Tech.
How Trey’Dez Green was used in the LSU offense
Green has been a clear focal point of LSU’s passing attack this season and the Trey’Dez Green injury threatens immediate playcalling continuity.
Lane Kiffin’s scheme has pushed Green around the formation to create matchup problems, and Green told reporters at SEC Media Days that the staff has been creating mismatches by moving him across the formation.
Statistically, Green entered the Ole Miss game with 10 catches for 162 yards and a touchdown and he produced a 100-yard performance against Louisiana Tech with six catches for 104 yards and a touchdown.
Trey’Dez Green injury game data
| Game | Catches | Yards | TDs | Notable notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana Tech | 6 | 104 | 1 | Second 100-yard game of career; added two carries for seven yards |
| Ole Miss | 4 | 60 | 0 | Exited with under 13 minutes left in the fourth quarter; trainers helped him off and On3 reported he was carted off; returned on crutches |
| Season entering Ole Miss | 10 | 162 | 1 | Primary matchup piece in Kiffin’s offense and a featured red-zone target |
What Green’s absence means for LSU’s playoff and roster construction
Even short-term absence by Green would force LSU to reallocate tight end snaps and incorporate more split-out receivers or jumbo packages without the same mismatch profile.
Depth at tight end is now a live roster question for the coaching staff, with rotation and snap-count decisions becoming critical if Green misses practice time or upcoming games. Recruiting momentum for the tight end room and NIL conversations will be watched closely as staff and fans look for assurances about availability.
From a College Football Playoff perspective, losing a prominent, dynamic offensive weapon complicates LSU’s path because it affects favorable coverage matchups and third-down conversions that swing tight conference games.
