One day after Louisiana State head coach Ed Orgeron said, “He will not play this week,” about star running back Derrius Guice, that has reportedly changed.

Guice will now play for the No. 25 Tigers (2-1) against the Orange (2-1) at 7 p.m. on Saturday, according to Baton Rouge, Louisiana newspaper The Advocate.

On Monday’s ACC coaches teleconference, SU head coach Dino Babers predicted Guice would play.

“That guy is a competitor,” Babers said, “I’m sure he’s going to be out there.”

Guice had not practiced Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday due to a “minor injury,” according to Nola.com. The junior had 15 carries for 76 yards in LSU’s loss last week against Mississippi State before missing the last quarter and a half.

“He’s a very, very talented back,” SU head coach Dino Babers said Monday. “I think he’s different from the starter last year (Leonard Fournette). I think he’s more complete. I think he can catch passes, I think he can run, and he’s tough between the tackles. He’s one of those guys that gets six, eight, 10, then he goes for 20, then he goes for 40. He’s going to be very difficult to stop.”

The backup running back, senior Darrel Williams, has 28 carries for 159 yards and four rushing touchdowns this season.

Published on September 21, 2017 at 8:01 pm

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