The LSU Football vs. USC Injury Report: Chris Hilton's Status Updated Ahead of Week 1

Brian Kelly and the LSU Tigers are roughly 24 hours away from the season opener, clock ticking until kickoff.

Oct 21, 2023; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; LSU Tigers wide receiver Chris Hilton Jr. (17) runs after a catch against the Army Black Knights during the first half at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-USA TODAY Sports / Danny Wild-USA TODAY Sports

No. 13 LSU will take on No. 23 USC in Allegiant Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 1 at 6:30 p.m. CT in a pivotal Week 1 showdown.

For the LSU program, it provides an opportunity for the Tigers to capture their first Week 1 victory since 2019.

"This offseason we've had probably one of our best offseason we've had since I've been here just from a work standpoint and guys pushing each other, competing every day," LSU offensive lineman Campbell said during Fall Camp. "Everybody here wants to win. It's Year 3. 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, people replaced. It's time for us to do something a little different and win a national championship."

Who's on the injury report with 24 hours until kickoff?

Brian Kelly provided an update on the status of wideout Chris Hilton:

The LSU Injury Report:

Chris Hilton: Bone Bruise (Questionable)

LSU WR Chris Hilton is questionable heading into Sunday's showdown against the Trojans with a bone bruise in his ankle. After suffering the injury during Fall Camp, Hilton has been sidelined for the last week or so.

Kelly reiterated Hilton's status on Wednesday during his weekly appearance on the SEC Teleconference with the staff hoping Hilton can be good to go on Sunday.

“We had (about an hour practice on Monday) and he was working on getting in and out of routes, precision work,” Kelly said on Wednesday. “We’ll accelerate that to the next phase, and we’ll see where he is. I know he wants to play. I know he’s working towards playing on Sunday. We’ll see how the week goes.”

Hilton put the pads on for Wednesday's practice where he tested out his mobility and progression.

When asked who would step in his place with the first-team wide receivers, Kelly highlighted redshirt-freshman Kyle Parker as the go-to guy.

“It’s really about this consistent performance level … play in and play out that gives us the trust and confidence that we’re going to get when it’s time to perform," Kelly said. :That’s what Kyle has showed us. [He's been a} much more consistent ball catcher, much more consistent on the perimeter in blocking, route running.

“[Parker is] a guy you can trust now. I don’t think we have to live with mistakes with a guy like Kyle Parker. He can operate at a high level for us.”

Kelly provided his final update on Thursday regarding Hilton's status: “Chris is still in progression and we’re hopeful we get him ready to play, but he’s making good progress."

Will the Tigers get their speedster on the field or will it be Parker to step in with the starters?

Miles Frazier: Ankle (Probable)

LSU offensive guard Miles Frazier is listed as probable heading into Sunday's matchup with an ankle injury.

Frazier was in a walking boot last week with the program falling on Tyree Adams and Paul Mubenga as the players stepping in. All signs point to Frazier being available. Kelly reiterated that he will be looking to get him on the field after seeing him practice this week. He should be good to go.

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