Ed Orgeron announces LSU standout Arden Key will miss Citrus Bowl

Last season, LSU was without one of its biggest stars in the postseason when running back Leonard Fournette sat out the Citrus Bowl.

Once again, the Tigers will be without a star in Orlando, as Arden Key will not play in LSU’s bowl game.

Head coach Ed Orgeron confirmed on Wednesday that the Tigers’ explosive pass rusher will be out for the Citrus Bowl vs. Notre Dame.

He apparently won’t travel with the team to Orlando:

JUST IN: Arden Key will not play in #LSU‘s bowl game. He is injured, per Ed Orgeron. He won’t travel with the team to Orlando.

— Shea Dixon (@Sheadixon) December 20, 2017

Key is reportedly battling injuries with his knee and/or finger:

Arden Key will not play bowl game versus Notre Dame..
Coach O on Arden Key…. “ He’s battling some injuries (knee and finger). He won’t be practicing or playing..

— Michael Detillier (@MikeDetillier) December 21, 2017

Key had a solid junior season with 33 tackles (5.5 for loss), along with four sacks. He put up those numbers despite missing four games.

Cody McClure

Cody McClure is an SEC Football Writer for Saturday Down South. He lives in Knoxville, Tennessee, where he also co-hosts a midday sports radio show for FOX Sports. Cody previously worked for Athlon Sports.