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LSU star DT Maason Smith suspended for opener vs. Florida State due to improper benefits

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BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA - OCTOBER 16: Maason Smith #0 of the LSU Tigers in action against the Florida Gators during a game at Tiger Stadium on October 16, 2021 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
FILE - LSU defensive tackle Maason Smith (0) is seen before an NCAA college football game against Southern in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. LSU defensive tackle Maason Smith's long-awaited return from a major knee injury last season will be delayed by one game because of a suspension that will sideline him for the No. 5 Tigers' opener against eighth-ranked Florida State on Sept. 3, a person familiar with the matter said.(AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman, File)

Overview

  • Smith, a five-star recruit, sustained a season-ending knee injury against Florida State last year and was eager to return.
  • Smith dealt with a mild ankle sprain in camp, and LSU wants to be cautious with his return.
  • The LSU-Florida State opener is the only top-10 matchup on the first weekend of college football.
  • Smith is a first-team All-SEC pick and has received multiple preseason All-America honors.
  • He will sit out just one game due to an NCAA suspension for accepting improper benefits.