“Next man up” has been uttered in LSU’s locker room all too often this season.

The mantra has been exercised in the secondary and linebacking corps, but it’s mainly gotten its reps with the offensive line. Starting left tackle Saahdiq Charles has played in half of the Tigers’ games thus far. Adrian Magee was injured one quarter into the season and starting right guard has been suspended from the team indefinitely. For the past two weeks, starting left guard Garrett Brumfield has been knocked out of the contest, and against Louisiana Tech, spent the post-game in crutches and a knee brace.

As injuries pile up, Ed Orgeron’s “next man up” slogan continues to resonate.

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