Brian Kelly updates the status of WR Chris Hilton

No. 13 seed LSU will face the No. 23 seed USC Trojans on Sunday, September 1, at 6:30 p.m. CT at Allegiant Stadium (Las Vegas).

For Brian Kelly and the Tigers, it's an opportunity to start the 2024 season on the right foot after two Week 1 losses to Florida State in 2022 and 2023.

After a productive offseason, the Bayou Bengals have their game firmly under control for Sunday.

“This offseason has probably been one of our best since I've been here in terms of the work and the guys pushing each other and competing every day,” LSU offensive lineman Campbell said during fall camp. “Everyone here wants to win. It's year three. It's time for us to do something instead of just winning 10 games.”

“I mean, 10 games is cool at other schools, but not here. Ten games gets people fired and replaced. It's time for us to do something different and win a national championship.”

Who is on the injured list before Week 1?

Brian Kelly provided the latest:

Chris Hilton: Bone Bruise (questionable)

LSU WR Chris Hilton is questionable ahead of Sunday's showdown against the Trojans. After suffering a bone bruise in his ankle during fall camp, Hilton has been sidelined for the past week or so.

Kelly reiterated Hilton's status on Monday during his weekly press conference with staff and expressed hope that Hilton can get on the field later this week.

When asked who would take his place at first-team wide receiver, Kelly singled out redshirt freshman Kyle Parker as the man to go first.

Miles Frazier: Ankle (probably)

LSU offensive guard Miles Frazier is likely to be available for Sunday's game because of an ankle injury.

Frazier wore a walking boot last week, and the program called for Tyree Adams and Paul Mubenga to fill in as players. All indications are that Frazier will be available. Kelly reiterated that he plans to practice on Tuesday.

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