Heading into the third of four non-conference games in 2015, Auburn is battling injuries to several key players.
Sophomore linebacker Tre’ Williams injured his left knee during the Tigers’ 17-9 loss to Mississippi State.
Williams was unable to practice the day after the game, but defensive coordinator Will Muschamp said he expected Williams back at practice this week.
“He’s going to be fine,” Muschamp said in his weekly meeting with the media on Sunday. “He did not practice tonight but we expect him back Tuesday. … We fully expect him back this week.”
Williams injured his knee in the third quarter against Mississippi State and did not return to the game, though he was seen walking around the sidelines with a brace late in the game.
Williams recorded three tackles against the Bulldogs, including one for a loss. He has 19 total tackles in 2015 after recording 16 as a true freshman.
Two offensive players were also less than 100 percent against Mississippi State.
Running back Roc Thomas suffered an injury in the fourth quarter of the loss.
The sophomore, who has 25 carries for 104 yards this year, injured his leg, but Auburn coach Gus Malzahn believes Thomas will be fine.
“I think he’ll be ready to go [against San Jose State],” Malzahn said.
Senior Ricardo Louis, the Tigers’ leading receiver this season, did not see significant action against the Bulldogs due to “some minor issues,” according to Malzahn.
“He was banged up,” Malzahn said. “He’s been banged up for a couple of weeks. Hopefully we can get him healthy where he can be a bigger role. Obviously he’s one of our impact players … We’re hoping that he’ll get healed up in a hurry.”
Louis has 16 catches for 146 yards and a touchdown in 2015.
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