Overview

• ESPN's Pete Thamel reported that the SEC availability report lists Caden Durham as out for LSU's game at Ole Miss.
• Durham sprained his ankle against Southeastern Louisiana and spent the week limited in practice as trainers managed swelling and tested planting and drive.
• Brian Kelly had said Durham would only play if he could cut and accelerate, with evaluation planned up to warmups before the out designation.
• Kelly indicated LSU will distribute carries among Ju’Juan Johnson, Harlem Berry, and Kaleb Jackson rather than rely on a single replacement.
• Durham leads LSU with 52 carries for 213 yards and two touchdowns, and the Tigers rank near the bottom nationally in rushing at roughly 117 yards per game.