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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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LSU linebacker says they will ‘dominate’ Oklahoma

LSU linebacker Patrick Queen did not hold back when asked about the Sooners’ offense.

Ler the chirping begin.

LSU linebacker Patrick Queen did not hold back when asked about the Sooners’ offense.

“[The] O-line’s not great, running backs aren’t great but they still make it work,” Queen told reporters at Thursday’s Peach Bowl media days.

Queen said that the Tigers’ goal is to get the ball out of Hurts’ hands and force others to make plays.

“Jalen Hurts is a great quarterback,” Queen said.

“I feel like our defense will make plays in space.  I feel like with this gameplan we got we’re gonna dominate them, I feel very confident in what we got.”

LSU is No. 32 in total defense while Oklahoma is No. 25. Both the Tigers and Sooners have the two most lethal offenses in the country as No. 1 and No. 2 in the country, respectively.

The Sooners “make it work” by putting up two fewer yards than LSU (7,205) on 41 fewer plays (884) for an average of 8.15 yards per play and average 554.4 yards per game, just two-tenths of a yard less than the Tigers.

Oklahoma and LSU kickoff Saturday, Dec. 28 at 3p.m. CT on ESPN.

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CeeDee Lamb, others named All-Americans by AP

Oklahoma’s CeeDee Lamb, Creed Humphrey, Jalen Hurts, Neville Gallimore, and Kenneth Murray finished with AP all-American honors.

While working towards the school’s fourth College Football Playoff appearance, Oklahoma’s CeeDee Lamb, Creed Humphrey, Jalen Hurts, Neville Gallimore, and Kenneth Murray finished with AP all-American honors.

Lamb was the only Sooner to earn first-team honors, as the other four players made second-team. Lamb has 1208 receiving yards on 58 catches this year. He has 14 total touchdowns and has posted four games with over 150 yards receiving in a Biletnikoff-worthy season.

Joe Burrow finished the AP first-team quarterback, and Hurts the second-team, a repeat of how the Heisman trophy ceremony went. Hurts finished second only to Burrow in Heisman voting, scoring 50 total touchdowns and accounting for 4,914 yards. Humphrey, the Sooners center, anchored the offensive line that helped Hurts achieve that.

Defensive lineman Neville Gallimore and Linebacker Kenneth Murray have helped Alex Grinch improve from being ranked 109th last year, to 25th this year. Gallimore has 24 total tackles this year, with 4 sacks. Murray has 95 total tackles.

The fourth-ranked Sooners face-off against No. 1 LSU in the Peach Bowl on December 28 at 3 p.m. CT in Atlanta, GA.

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CeeDee Lamb, Kenneth Murray named second-team All-Americans by AFCA

CeeDee Lamb and Kenneth Murray were named second-team All-Americans on the 2019 AFCA FBS coaches team.

After finishing 11-1 and winning their fifth consecutive Big 12 championship, CeeDee Lamb and Kenneth Murray were named second-team All-Americans on the 2019 AFCA FBS coaches team.

Lamb finished his junior campaign with 58 catches for 1208 yards and 14 touchdowns. He’s had six games over 100 receiving yards this season, and four over 150. He finished as one of the three Biletnikoff finalists, the award for the best receiver in college football, but fell behind Jerry Jeudy on the AFCA list. Jeudy was not nominated for the Biletnikoff. Lamb is averaging 20.8 yards per catch.

Murray has totaled 95 total tackles this year in Alex Grinch’s improved defensive scheme. Murray’s numbers are down from last year’s 155 total tackles, but he has more tackles for loss with 16, and nearly the same amount of solo tackles with 65.

Jalen Hurts finished second in Heisman voting to Joe Burrow, but failed to make the AFCA second-team, losing out to Ohio State’s Justin Fields, who finished third in the Heisman race.

No. 4 Oklahoma kicks off against top-ranked LSU on December 28 at 3 p.m. CT in Atlanta.

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Six Oklahoma players selected to AP All-Big 12 First-Team

Honors continue to roll in for Oklahoma after the 2019 season as six Sooners were named to AP’s All-Big 12 First Team.

Honors for Oklahoma players after their Big 12 Championship season continue to roll in.

CeeDee Lamb, Jalen Hurts and Creed Humphrey have been named to multiple All-American lists already, and now six other Sooners have been recognized after AP released its All-Big 12 teams Friday.

Lamb, Hurts, Humphrey, defensive tackle Neville Gallimore, linebacker Kenneth Murray and corner Parnell Motley were named AP All-Big 12 First Team.

Running back Kennedy Brooks, defensive end Ronnie Perkins and kicker Gabe Brkic were named AP All-Big 12 Second Team.

Hurts was up for the Maxwell and Davey O’Brien awards, Lamb for the Biletnikoff and Humphrey for the Remington at Thursday’s Home Depot College Football Awards Show.

None of them won.

Oklahoma has one more appearance during this trophy tour as Hurts will go through the Heisman Trophy presentation Saturday night in New York City.

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Oklahoma’s CeeDee Lamb, Creed Humphrey named All-Americans by The Athletic

CeeDee Lamb and Creed Humphrey continue to show why Lincoln Riley and Bill Bedenbaugh are one of the best coaching duos in the country.

CeeDee Lamb and Creed Humphrey continue to show why Lincoln Riley and Bill Bedenbaugh are one of the best coaching duos in the country.

CeeDee Lamb, already being named a first-team All-American by Sports Illustrated was named first-team All-American by The Athletic as well.

Lamb’s prolific season is being well recognized as he is widely considered one of the best, if not the best wide receiver in college football.

Creed Humphrey, the anchor of the Sooners’ offensive line made second-team All-American. Becoming the leader of the line after Oklahoma had the other four linemen graduate or leave early for the NFL, Humphrey settled into his role nicely, despite having a third different quarterback in as many seasons.

Oklahoma did not have any defensive members make the list as Parnell Motley showed up late to the party and Kenneth Murray slowed his roll towards the end of the regular season. However, two Big 12 defenders made the teams; Baylor defensive end James Lynch (first-team) and Texas Tech linebacker Jordyn Brooks (second-team).

Oklahoma and LSU face off in the College Football Playoff semifinal on Dec. 28 at 3:00p.m. CT on ESPN.

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How Twitter reacted to Oklahoma’s 30-23 Big 12 Championship win over Baylor

Oklahoma has just won its fifth-straight Big 12 Championship. Here is how Twitter reacted to the Sooners 30-23 win over Baylor.

No. 6 Oklahoma survived to beat No. 7 Baylor 30-23 in the Big 12 Championship.

After taking a

The Sooners are certainly the first team on deck for the College Football Playoff.

 

 

 

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Baylor leads Oklahoma 13-10 halfway through Big 12 Championship

Defense has ruled the day so far as Baylor holds a 13-10 lead over Oklahoma at half of the Big 12 Championship game. 

Defense has ruled the day so far as Baylor holds a 13-10 lead over Oklahoma at half of the Big 12 Championship game. 

The first quarter was all Oklahoma, as they scored 10 points and held the Bears to just 16 total yards. 

Each team started out with a stop, but a 71-yard CeeDee Lamb reception set up the Sooners first touchdown of the day, a 6-yard Kennedy Brooks run. Lamb finished with four catches for 106 yards in the first half. 

The Sooners outgained Baylor 146-16 in total yards in the first quarter. 

On Baylor’s first drive of the second quarter, Oklahoma linebacker Kenneth Murray had big back-to-back hits to stifle the Bear’s drive. The second of these would eventually send Baylor quarterback Charlie Brewer to the locker room with around six minutes left in the half. 

Gerry Bohanaon would enter for Baylor and earn them their second first down of the game, but would be stopped shortly after. The Bear’s star receiver Denzel Mims finished the first half without a reception. 

On Oklahoma’s next drive, Jalen Hurts threw an interception right to Jordan Williams, his 7th of the year. The turnover would lead to a third-and-20 conversion by Bohanan, who threw a 33-yard pass to Tyquan Thornton to tie the game up at 10-10.

On their last drive of the half, Bohanan heaved a 29-yard pass into the air to Thornton, which set the Bears up for the 28-yard field goal that would put them ahead. The Bears outgained the Sooners 82-26 in the second half.

Baylor will receive the second half kickoff.