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2020 NFL draft: Top prospects to watch in National Championship Game

Monday night’s national title showdown between LSU and Clemson is loaded with top prospects for the 2020 NFL draft

This coming Monday all eyes will be on the National Championship Game in New Orleans, Louisiana. While both teams are playing for college football immortality, for select players it goes beyond their final game in a college uniform.

There will be plenty NFL scouts in attendance as they get one final opportunity to put their notes together in a game before the offseason bowl games, combines and pro day workouts.

LSU TIGERS

QB Joe Burrow

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At this point it seems like a foregone conclusion that Burrow will be the number one overall selection at this point. His Heisman season put him on the map and with the Cincinnati Bengals likely done with the Andy Dalton era all but over, look for Burrow to take off one tigers jersey and trade it for one in orange and black.

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Per LSU radio, Clyde Edwards-Helaire only to be used for ’emergencies’

Per LSU radio’s Gordy Rush,Clyde Edwards-Helaire, will only be used in emergency situations.

Maybe LSU will be without its star running back after all.

LSU radio’s Gordy Rush said on-air before the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl that the Tiger’s leading rusher, Clyde Edwards-Helaire, will only be used in emergency situations.

The emergency situation wasn’t specified, and could mean a number of things. If the Tigers find themselves losing to the Sooners at any point, or struggling to move the ball offensively, he could be utilized.

Edwards-Helaire leads the Tigers with 197 carries for 1,290 yards and 16 touchdowns. He is also huge part of the Tigers’ passing game. With 50 receptions he trails Justin Jefferson and Je’Marr Chase as their third leading receiver. He has 50 receptions for 399 yards and one receiving touchdown.

The Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl has kicked off.

LSU leads Oklahoma 7-0 after 2:57 of game play.

LSU’s Clyde Edwards-Helaire dressed out, looks to be playing against Oklahoma

After injuring his hamstring late last week, LSU’s leading rusher, Clyde Edwards-Helaire looks to be full-go against the Sooners.

After injuring his hamstring late last week, LSU’s leading rusher, Clyde Edwards-Helaire looks to be ready to go against Oklahoma in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl.

Edwards-Helaire was a game-time decision but Tigers’ head coach, Ed Orgeron was confident and optimistic that his No. 1 back would be ready to go against Oklahoma.

Edwards-Helaire has been a force on the ground with 197 carries for 1,290 yards and 16 touchdowns. On top of his rushing abilities, Edwards-Helaire is a huge part of the Tigers’ passing game. With 50 receptions he trails only Justin Jefferson and Je’Marr Chase who have a combined 161 receptions. His 50 receptions are good for 399 yards and one receiving touchdown.

Joe Burrow’s Heisman campaign was assisted heavily by Edwards-Helaire as he is an ideal ‘Air-Raid’ running back. His combination of rushing and receiving abilities are going to keep Alex Grinch’s defense on their toes all night.

Oklahoma and LSU kickoff at 3 p.m. CT on ESPN. For more broadcast details click here.

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When, where, how to watch, how to stream Oklahoma-LSU

Oklahoma (12-1) and LSU (13-0) face-off in the Chick-fil-a Peach Bowl as part of the College Football Playoff. 

Oklahoma (12-1) and LSU (13-0) face-off in the Chick-fil-a Peach Bowl as part of the College Football Playoff.

This is just the third time in program history that the two teams have played each other (1950, 2003) and the first time in Oklahoma has played in the state of Georgia.

All eyes will be on the Mercedes-Benz Stadium as it will be the first leg of the playoff doubleheader. Ohio State (13-0) and Clemson (13-0) duke it out in the desert tonight at the Fiesta Bowl, following the Peach Bowl.

Here is how to follow along as the Sooners take on the Tigers.

WHEN: 3 p.m. CT

HOW TO WATCH: ESPN, Command Center (ESPN2), Film Room (ESPNU), Skycast (ESPNEWS), DataCenter (ESPN Goal Line), All-22 (ESPN App), Main Telecast (ESPN)

HOW TO LISTEN: Sooner Sports Radio Network—KOKC AM 1520 and KRXO 107.7 FM in OKC, KMOD FM 97.5 and KTBZ AM 1430 in Tulsa (click here for more options if not in either of those markets)

HOW TO STREAM: WATCH ESPN

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Three biggest storylines for Oklahoma, LSU ahead of the Peach Bowl

The Peach Bowl is just one day away. Here are the three biggest storylines for the Peach Bowl between Oklahoma and LSU.

This year, No. 1 LSU did what Oklahoma has done for several seasons now. They nearly cleaned house, taking home multiple awards and snagged the top offensive spot away in the final game of the season.

Fourth-ranked Oklahoma has been completely counted out of the game, especially down multiple players heading into it. But the Sooners still plan on playing the game, regardless of what the country might be saying. The top two offenses, the Heisman winner and runner up, and two up-and-coming coaches are all about to meet up on Saturday.

Here are the three biggest storylines for the Peach Bowl between Oklahoma and LSU.

Script, Flipped

For the past two seasons, Oklahoma has entered the College Football Playoffs with two big time advantages. Heisman winners. Baker Mayfield and Kyler Murray were incredibly reliable, and provided a spark few players that play the game have. This year, Oklahoma will be getting a piece of their own medicine however, as LSU’s Joe Burrow put together a Heisman-winning campaign that matched the Sooners duo. Burrow has rarely put himself in bad situations this year, and the Oklahoma defense certainly has a tall task ahead of them.

Clyde Edwards-Helaire, questionable

The Tiger’s leading rusher Clyde Edwards-Helaire, has accounted for 1,291 rushing yards and 16 touchdowns so far this year, but he is questionable to play Saturday. LSU has insisted that their offense won’t look different without him, but the bottom line is that no other running back on the team has been close to his production. In fact, their second leading rusher is Burrow with 289 yards.

One Last Chance

One of Jalen Hurts or Joe Burrow will play their final collegiate game on Saturday. Both have had storied and similar career, transferring into new roles that led them to where they are today. Hurts has amassed 4,889 yards and 51 touchdowns as a Sooner after his transfer out of Alabama, and Burrow has thrown for 4,715 yards on 77.9% completion in his senior year as a Tiger. The only thing remaining for both of them is chance at an extra game, by ending the other’s season.

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Clyde Edwards-Helaire: Will LSU’s star RB play against Oklahoma in the Peach Bowl?

The latest on Clyde Edwards-Helaire’s hamstring injury.

The LSU Tigers are heavy favorites to win the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl on Saturday and advance to the College Football Playoff final, but Heisman Trophy winner Joe Burrow may not be able to rely on a key offensive weapon against Oklahoma.

LSU running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire, who has rushed for 1,290 yards and 16 touchdowns this season, and also caught 50 passes for 399 yards and 1 touchdown, suffered a hamstring injury in practice on December 17th. According to initial reports, LSU was bracing for being without Edwards-Helaire in the Peach Bowl, but the junior RB may be healthy enough to take the field on Saturday.

Edwards-Helaire has not yet practiced with the team, but has done some running on his own. On Thursday, it was reported that Edwards-Helaire will be a game-time decision.

LSU head coach Ed Orgeron said that the team will allow Edwards-Helaire to play against the Sooners if he feels ready to go, but acknowledged that his star running back won’t be fully healthy for the game.

Via ESPN:

“Obviously, if Clyde’s ready to play, we’re going to let him play,” Orgeron said. “But he’s a game-time decision. Do I think he plays? Yes, but how much he plays, I don’t know. He’s not 100%, obviously.”

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LSU starting running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire not practicing with Tigers ahead of Peach Bowl

After injuring his hamstring in practice last week, LSU’s leading rusher, Clyde Edwards-Hilaire’s status is still undecided.

LSU’s starting running back was absent from practice Tuesday ahead of the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl.

Clyde Edwards-Helaire was not seen during the 15 minutes of practice that was open to media which does not rule out the possibility of him practicing today. Media will have another 15 minutes to watch the Tigers on Thursday.

After injuring his hamstring in practice last week, LSU’s leading rusher, Clyde Edwards-Hilaire’s status for the Peach Bowl is still undecided.

“Clyde’s a little bit better than we thought. He’s off the crutches and off the scooter,” Tigers head coach Ed Orgeron told reporters Monday. “He has a chance to play. I don’t know if he’s going to play, it will be day by day.”

Behind Edwards-Helaire, LSU’s second-leading rusher is quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner Joe Burrow. Despite this, the Tigers’ offensive coordinator Steve Ensminger has full belief in his full list of running backs.

“I’m excited about the other three backs,” Ensminger told reporters Tuesday. “I believe we will have Clyde. That’s my opinion.

“If he’s not, we have capable backs. Ty Davis is a bull runner. John Emery can make people miss in space. Chris Curry, I think Chris Curry runs the ball hard. You saw him at the end of the game last week or two weeks ago, runs the ball hard. He’s very secure with the ball.”

Edward-Helaire on the season has rushed for 1,290 yards on 197 carries with 16 rushing touchdowns. Edwards-Helaire is also a large part of the passing game with 50 receptions for 399 yards and a touchdown.

Oklahoma and LSU are set to kick off on Saturday at 3 p.m. CT on ESPN.

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LSU may be without starting running back for Peach Bowl against Oklahoma

LSU could be without their leading rusher against Oklahoma.

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.

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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