{
  "id": 18799628,
  "title": "Illness Hits LSU Star Before Must-Win Alabama Game",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/illness-hits-lsu-star-before-must-win-alabama-game",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-07T22:12:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/ncaa/illness-hits-lsu-star-before-must-win-alabama-game-12680378"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The LSU Tigers football team faced a concerning issue as their top tight end, Trey Dez Green, was listed as questionable for their crucial game against the No. 5 Alabama Crimson Tide on Saturday, per the SEC availability report. The Tigers are on the bubble for a College Football Playoff spot, and a loss to Alabama would have significant consequences, as it would result in their third loss with only three games remaining. ESPN's Laura Rutledge reported on Green's condition just before the game, stating that he is dealing with a stomach bug but is expected to play. Rutledge added that Green looked fully prepared during practice the day before, making him a valuable asset for LSU's offense. Green has contributed significantly to LSU's offense through four games, catching 19 passes for 272 yards and two touchdowns. He missed a game due to a knee injury sustained in a loss to Ole Miss. LSU's other key wide receivers are Jackson Harris, with 634 yards on 36 receptions, and Winston Watkins Jr., who has 37 catches for 487 yards and two touchdowns.",
  "summary": "An LSU Tigers offensive star battled illness this week before getting set to play the Alabama Crimson Tide on Saturday.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}