LSU coach Ed Orgeron announced that both junior running back Derrius Guice and sophomore defensive end Rashard Lawrence will play against Syracuse.
Orgeron originally said Wednesday on his coach’s show that Guice would not play. Guice suffered an undisclosed injury against Mississippi State, and barely played in the second half of the game.
Orgeron said that Guice came to him and Director of Athletic Training Jack Marucci, and said that he wanted to practice on Thursday.
“[Guice] practiced pretty good today,” Orgeron said. “Jack said he is good to go, so we are going to let him play in a limited role and see how he plays.”
Lawrence suffered an ankle injury against BYU in the Tigers’ opening game. Lawrence missed both the games against Chattanooga and Mississippi State.
Guice and Lawrence will both see limited roles on Saturday according to Orgeron, but would not disclose specifics.
“We are going to play both of them by ear,” Orgeron said. “We are obviously going to have a rotation there, but it bring us some stability on the defensive line. We are very thin there as it is right now. Rashard is the leader, he gives us some confidence going into the game, and we will see how he plays.
LSU sophomore defensive end Rashard Lawrence (90) sprints during the Tigers' Spring Game at Tiger Stadium on April 22, 2017.
