After a 13-0 season with a high-flying offense at a school known for its pedestrian offensive mindset, LSU climbed up to No. 1 and will be the top dog in the College Football Playoff.
The Tigers opponent will be No. 4 Oklahoma.
LSU head coach Ed Orgeron was joined on a teleconference by three Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl representatives and OU head coach Lincoln Riley.
Here is what Orgeron said about making the College Football Playoff and playing Oklahoma.
Opening comment:
“On behalf of our football team, the great state of Louisiana, we would like to thank the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl for inviting us to such a great game.
Coach Riley, I’ve been following him all his career. He’s done a tremendous job at Oklahoma. Oklahoma has a great tradition, outstanding football team. It’s going to be an outstanding battle. We’re excited to go back to Atlanta and play the College Football Playoffs.”
On Jalen Hurts and the Oklahoma offense:
“Obviously, we’ve played against him before. He’s an outstanding player, and he actually beat us with his feet. He made big plays with his feet, and he threw the ball very well. I haven’t watched him at all this year, but I have watched Coach Riley’s offense, especially that counter read. I’ve asked him about it. I think they’re one of the best in the country in running what they do on offense. They’re very difficult to stop.”
On making the College Football Playoff the first time:
“You know, it says a lot about your team to get in the College Football Playoffs, especially playing in the conference that we play. So obviously, it’s an accomplishment, but it’s not the final destination.
“I know our team is taking it one game at a time. The next scheduled game is Oklahoma so that’s what we’ll focus on, just like Oklahoma is. One game at a time. Let’s see where it takes us.”
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