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LSU leads Oklahoma 49-14 after record-breaking first half in Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl

The Tigers, behind Heisman winner Joe Burrow and Jefferson’s prolific performance so far, lead the Sooners XX-XX at the half.

LSU’s Justin Jefferson held up four fingers after plunging his way into the end zone in the second quarter of the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl, one for each touchdown he had scored so far. The Tigers, behind Heisman winner Joe Burrow and Jefferson’s prolific performances so far, lead the Sooners 49-14 at the half.

Burrow absolutely shredded the Sooners defense in the first half. He finished 21-for-27 with 403 yards and seven touchdown passes. His seven touchdowns set the College Football Playoff record for touchdown’s thrown in a game.

The Burrow to Jefferson connection dominated the first half of the game. Jefferson nabbed nine receptions for 186 yards and four of the Tigers seven touchdowns. His four touchdowns already set a CFB record.

The most Oklahoma was ever in the game was when a 51-yard reception from CeeDee Lamb led to a three-yard Kennedy Brooks touchdown to tie it 7-7. From there it was all Tigers, as they went on to outscore the Sooners 42-7 in the remaining 19 minutes of the half.

Jalen Hurts finished with 101 yards on 5-for-17 passing with one rushing touchdown. Lamb led all Sooners receivers with 93 yards on 3 catches.

LSU’s No. 1 ranked offense out-gained Oklahoma 497 to 160.

The Tigers will receive the opening half kickoff.

How Twitter reacted to Oklahoma’s first half against LSU

The Sooners came back from a 25 point deficit against Baylor but the Tigers are not the Bears.

The Sooners came back from a 25 point deficit against Baylor but the Tigers are not the Bears. Oklahoma trails 49-14 at halftime. Here’s how Twitter reacted to the first half thrashing.

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Bookie Radley-Hiles ejected for targeting against LSU

An already thin secondary following the loss of Delarrin Turner-Yell just got thinner.

An already thin secondary following the loss of Delarrin Turner-Yell just got thinner.

Bookie Radley-Hiles was ejected for targeting LSU running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire on a Joe Burrow scramble.

The hit occurred away from the play as Radley-Hiles gave up on tracking down Burrow.

Radley-Hiles will be eligible to play in the Sooners’ next game as the penalty occurred in the first half.

Filling in for Radley-Hiles is true freshman Woodi Washington from Murfreesboro, Tenn.

Washington was a four-star cornerback coming out of high school according to Rivals. Washington had offers from Alabama, Ohio State, Florida and LSU.

Oklahoma trails LSU 28-7 early in the second quarter.

For live scoring updates click here.

For live thoughts and takeaways click here.

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Kenneth Murray gets hurt in first quarter against LSU

Oklahoma’s best defender Kenneth Murray went down following a pursuit of Joe Burrow.

The Sooners’ tough start has gotten even tougher.

Oklahoma’s best defender Kenneth Murray went down following a pursuit of Joe Burrow.

Murray was closing in on Burrow who was scrambling when Murray slipped and stayed down following a chunk gain by the Tigers. He was holding his right hamstring while down on the ground and was continuing to get it looked at after getting back to the sideline.

Murray was assisted to the sidelines under his own power. Caleb Kelly will replace Murray for the time being.

ESPN reports that he has a noticeable limp on the sideline

UPDATE: Murray back out on the field on Oklahoma’s next defensive drive.

As more information becomes available this post will update.

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How twitter reacted to Oklahoma’s bad start against LSU

The hot takes are flying early as Oklahoma struggles to put together solid drives.

The hot takes are flying early as Oklahoma struggles to put together solid drives. Through two possessions, the Sooners have -2 total yards on back to back three-and-outs. Oklahoma trails 7-0 halfway through the first quarter.

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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.

Thoughts, takeaways from Oklahoma-LSU in Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl (live blog)

The wait is over. Oklahoma and LSU are minutes away from kicking off the College Football Playoff. Get live thoughts, takeaways here.

The wait is over. 

No. 4 Oklahoma and No. 1 LSU are minutes away from kicking off the 2019 College Football Playoff  at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl. The Sooners are 12.5-point underdogs—the first time they have been underdogs all year. Follow along with live thoughts and takeaways from Kegan Reneau who is covering the game in Atlanta.

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Scoring summary of Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl between Oklahoma, LSU (live)

The wait is over. Oklahoma and LSU are minutes away from kicking off the Peach Bowl. Follow along for live scoring updates from the game. 

The wait is over. 

No. 4 Oklahoma and No. 1 LSU are minutes away from kicking off the 2019 College Football Playoff  at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl. The Sooners are 12.5-point underdogs—the first time they have been underdogs all year. Follow along here for live scoring updates from the game. 

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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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Final spread, game total, other betting details for Oklahoma-LSU

No. 4 Oklahoma (12-1) and No. 1 LSU (12-1) are set for the College Football Playoff. Here are the final betting details ahead of the game.

No. 4 Oklahoma (12-1) and No. 1 LSU (13-0) are set for the College Football Playoff at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl.

The Sooners opened up as underdogs for the first time all season. The line opened up at LSU by 10, 10.5 and 11 points at most sports books across the country. It shot up quickly to 13.5 and stayed there for the majority of the last couple weeks.

Saturday morning, the line moved down to LSU as 13 point favorites.. With kickoff approaching, the line has dropped more and the Sooners are settling in as 12.5-point underdogs, according to BetMGM.

Odds via BetMGM. Access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Dec. 28  at 3 p.m. ET. 

Oklahoma isn’t an underdog often, but when the Sooners have been, they’ve been quite good against the spread and in the final outcome.

The game total is set at 75.5, which BetMGM has with -115 juice, meaning they like that number where its at.

BetMGM also has the first-half spread as the Sooners as 7.5-point underdogs. On the other side, LSU is -589 favorites on the money line for the game.

Oklahoma and LSU will kickoff the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at 3 p.m. CT on ESPN.

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