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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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WATCH: Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl, Oklahoma football hype videos

We finally made it. Less than 24 hours until the Sooners and Tigers face off for a shot at a national title.

We finally made it.

Less than 24 hours until the Sooners and Tigers face off for a shot at a national title.

Oklahoma (12-1) and LSU (13-0) have been on this stage before. The two programs played each other for the 2003 BCS National Championship at the Sugar Bowl. The Sooners lost the game 21-14 making the series record 1-1.

Unlike the 2003 National Championship, this game is not for all the marbles. It is only the first domino that needs to fall. The winner of the Peach Bowl will go on to New Orleans to face the winner of Ohio State (13-0) versus Clemson (13-0).

For LSU it would be as close to a home game as a team can get in a playoff game. For the Sooners, it would be the first time back at the Sugar Bowl since their 45-31 upset win over Alabama following the 2013 season.

Oklahoma and LSU kick off at 3p.m. CT on ESPN.

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How Oklahoma wins, loses the Peach Bowl against LSU

Remember when everyone thought Oklahoma was done? Neither do I. The Sooners find themselves in their third straight College Football Playoff

Remember when everyone thought Oklahoma was done? Neither do I. The Sooners find themselves in their third-straight College Football Playoff and their fourth appearance in program history. Despite playing the No. 1 seed in LSU, it is actually the best chance on paper out of the four semifinal games they have played.

HOW OKLAHOMA WINS

Keep possession of the ball

It’s pretty simple. So long as Jalen Hurts settles down and holds on to the ball and does not force throws (see Iowa State) Oklahoma should be in good shape.

RUN RUN RUN

With Rhamondre Stevenson suspended, the Sooners are down to Jalen Hurts and Kennedy Brooks as the main ball carriers. TJ Pledger will likely tote the rock to take some of the load off of Brooks and Hurts. The trio will need to be around the magic number of 200 yards rushing for Oklahoma to move on to New Orleans.

BURY BURROW

Getting pressure on Heisman Trophy winner Joe Burrow will not be an easy task with leading pass rusher Ronnie Perkins suspended. However, it is not impossible. Jalen Redmond and LaRon Stokes will be the two who will be tasked with containing and forcing pressure on Burrow. LSU did win the Joe Moore Award but they were No. 72 in the nation in sacks allowed. Pressure will be key in stopping the No. 1 offense in the country and can very well be what leads Oklahoma to a victory.

HOW OKLAHOMA LOSES

penalties

With all of the trash-talking LSU has been saying throughout the week, the Sooners have obeyed coach’s orders and have kept their mouths shut. In fact, Oklahoma has been complimentary of the Tigers. However, when the lights are on and emotions are high, coach won’t always be there to babysit. The Sooners need to keep their heads on and not allow LSU to bait them into personal fouls or undisciplined play.

SLOW START

Between turnovers and penalties, the Sooners have a lot on their plate and in their way. They have to start fast and match, if not surpass the energy levels of LSU. Last year, Alabama jumped on Oklahoma 28-0 halfway through the second quarter, putting the Sooners behind the eight ball. #SpeedD will be put to the test against Burrow and Co. but nonetheless, Oklahoma must battle from the opening kick to the final whistle.

Oklahoma and LSU are set to kick off at 3p.m. CT on Saturday, Dec. 28 on ESPN.

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LSU receiver Ja’Marr Chase not too impressed with Oklahoma corner Parnell Motley

The trash talk is still flying but it is still coming from just one corner of the ring. Ja’Marr Chase was not too impressed with Parnell Motley.

The trash talk was flying, but it was coming from just one corner of the ring.

It began with LSU linebacker Patrick Queen, who started the day by saying the Tigers are going to “dominate” the Sooners offense.

Biletnikoff Award winner and LSU wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase was not holding any punches when asked about facing Parnell Motley.

“Nothing stands out about him too much. I watch him.” Chase told reporters at Peach Bowl media day.

“I see he’s — I don’t know if he’s that long. I don’t really know how tall he is. I see he’s kind of fast. He’ll try to put your hands on somebody just a little bit, but I’m ready for it. I want him to put his hands on me.”

When asked why Chase had a simple response: “Because he’s going to feel me then.”

Motley, on the other hand, was very complimentary of not just Chase, but the entire Tigers receiving corps.

“That’s crazy. Tight hips and physical? Watch the film, watch every play and what I do.” Motley said.

“It’s all good. We’re going to sit in our corner. Our coach told us not to talk trash and be complimentary. That’s what I do, be complimentary. They do a great job, great receivers, they have great hands and great speed. I’ll leave it there.”

The two will become very acquainted with one another as they will be the premier matchup on the outside when Oklahoma is on defense.

The Sooners kickoff against LSU on Saturday, Dec. 28 at 3p.m. CT on 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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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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Lady Vols throttle Tennessee State

Lady Vols throttle Tennessee State.

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KNOXVILLE — The Lady Vols basketball team remains perfect on the year after handily defeating the Tennessee State Tigers at home, 73-43.

The Volunteers never trailed in the game — the last time the match was tied came at the 3:36 mark of the first quarter, after which Tennessee steadily pulled away. UT’s largest lead of 32 points came at the 6:09 mark in the fourth quarter, and from there they drifted to a 30-point margin for the final score.

Sophomore swingwoman Rae Burrell led all scorers, notching 14 points off the bench while grabbing seven rebounds and dishing out three assists. Junior swingwoman and SEC Player of the Week Rennia Davis added 12 points of her own along with 11 rebounds for her third double-double in four games to open the season. Junior center Kasiyahna Kushkituah was the only other Vol in double digits, scoring 11 points along with seven rebounds coming off the pine.

The Lady Vols shot 42 percent from the field, including a paltry 26 percent from behind the arc. Tennessee’s 19 turnovers were also a bit of a blemish, but they outrebounded State 60-38 — 18 of which were of the offensive variety. UT shot 62 percent from the charity stripe, showing some continued improvement in that department, but still with some room to grow.

The next game is on Tuesday, November 19, against the Stetson Hatters at Thompson-Boling Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET.