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Green Returns, Scores in LSU Win

Trey'Dez Green came back from a four-game knee absence to catch a touchdown for LSU before the Alabama matchup.

Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Football

Green Returns, Scores in LSU Win

Trey'Dez Green returned from a knee injury that sidelined him for four games and caught five passes for 50 yards and a touchdown. LSU, now 6-2 overall and 3-2 in the Southeastern Conference, hosts No. 9 Alabama on Saturday.

Why it matters

Green was LSU's top receiver before he was injured against Ole Miss, so his return gives the Tigers a key offensive weapon for a ranked conference matchup. The game carries weight in the SEC standings as both teams look to stay in contention.

Green's return produced five catches, 50 receiving yards and one touchdown after he missed four games with a knee injury. LSU (6-2, 3-2 SEC) is ranked No. 15 and Alabama (6-2, 4-2 SEC) is ranked No. 9 heading into the Saturday 2:30 p.m. kickoff.

The players

Trey'Dez Green

Trey'Dez Green is an LSU wide receiver and a key pass-catcher for the Tigers' offense.

The details

Green suffered the knee injury against Ole Miss and returned to play in LSU's game against Auburn before the bye week. He spoke with reporters after practice on Tuesday about his recovery and the team's preparation for Alabama.

Timeline

  1. Green returned from injury in LSU's game against Auburn, before the bye week.

  2. Green spoke with reporters after practice on Tuesday.

  3. LSU hosts Alabama on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. on ABC.

Season Trajectory

LSU and Alabama are both at 3-2 and 4-2 in SEC play, so Saturday's result will affect each program's position in the conference race. The matchup between two ranked teams at this stage of the season carries implications for postseason positioning.

Green's return adds a proven receiving option to LSU's lineup, which matters for fantasy rosters and for anyone tracking the Tigers' offense. The Saturday kickoff is set for 2:30 p.m. on ABC, so the game is available on national broadcast.

The takeaway

Green's return gives LSU a dependable target as it enters a ranked SEC matchup against Alabama. Fans tracking the conference race should watch how his usage develops in the Saturday game.

What happens next

LSU hosts No. 9 Alabama on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. on ABC.

Further reading

For more on the Tigers' season, see the Football coverage on Wisevoter.

Source note: This article includes information reported by TigerRag.com - The Bible of LSU Sports.