Oklahoma will be without three key players for its College Football Playoff game at the Peach Bowl against LSU.
Sophomore defensive end Ronnie Perkins, junior running back Rhamondre Stevenson and true freshman receiver Trejan Bridges will be suspended for the game, according to a report from SoonerScoop.com.
Multiple sources have confirmed to SoonerScoop that Rhamondre Stevenson, Ronnie Perkins and Trejan Bridges have been suspended for the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl.
— SoonerScoop.com (@SoonerScoop) December 18, 2019
Perkins has been one of Oklahoma’s best defensive players this season. He has 38 tackles on the season through 12 games, including 13.5 tackles for loss and six sacks.
Stevenson has come on as of late for Lincoln Riley’s offense. He had 50 yards on three carries against Oklahoma State two games ago, then the second-most carries of his season against Baylor in the Big 12 Championship with eight for 48 yards and a touchdown. Stevenson was Kennedy Brooks’ backup after the injury to Trey Sermon earlier in the season.
Bridges has had an up-and-down year in a backup role. He has played for the majority of the season on special teams, but is behind Charleston Rambo on the offense. Bridges was a five-star prospect out of high school.
When asked about it at his signing day press conference, Riley would not comment on the matter.
Riley was asked about possible suspensions,
"I am aware of the report that is out there."
Says he can't comment on that right now. #Sooners
— Kegan Reneau (@KeganReneau) December 18, 2019
Riley was asked if the reason he can’t comment was because of a potential appeal. Declined to elaborate. #Sooners
— John E. Hoover (@johnehoover) December 18, 2019
Lincoln Riley asked if he can't comment because of an appeals process says he doesn't want to even go that far. Said he will comment when he can.
— George Stoia III (@GeorgeStoia) December 18, 2019
Riley will not speak to the media again until Oklahoma touches down at the Peach Bowl in Atlanta. His first press conference will be on Monday.
Oklahoma and LSU will play each other at the College Football Playoff on Dec. 28 in Atlanta.
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