LSU could be without their leading rusher against Oklahoma.
Sports Illustrated’s Ross Dellenger reported that Clyde Edwards-Helaire left practice with a hamstring injury but that the severity of the injury is still unknown.
Lots asking about #LSU RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire today.
Sources confirm what was said on Baton Rouge radio today: Edwards-Helaire suffered a hamstring injury in practice yesterday. Severity unclear.
Ed Orgeron is set to meet with reporters tonight. 10 days until semifinal vs OU.
— Ross Dellenger (@RossDellenger) December 18, 2019
Edwards-Helaire is the Tigers’ leading rusher, amassing 1,290 yards on 197 carries and averaging 6.5 yards per carry in the No. 1 offense in the nation. His 16 rushing touchdowns are good for No. 11 in the country. Aside from his rushing abilities, Edwards-Helaire has 399 receiving yards on 50 receptions including a touchdown.
LSU’s next leading rusher is Heisman Trophy winner Joe Burrow with 289 yards on 96 carries with three touchdowns.
If Edwards-Helaire is unable to go on Dec. 28, the Tigers will have to piece together a running back by committee model between Tyrion Davis-Prince, John Emery Jr., Chris Curry and Lanard Fournette.
Outside of Edwards-Helaire and Burrow, the LSU running backs have accounted for 628 yards on 140 carries and 10 touchdowns between five other rushers.
Oklahoma and LSU faceoff in the College Football Playoff next Saturday, Dec. 28 at 3 p.m. CT in Atlanta, GA.
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