The word from the Sooners:
Multiple sources confirmed the suspensions to SoonerScoop over the last two days. Most notably, starting defensive lineman Ronnie Perkins as one the players suspended along with backup running back Rhamondre Stevenson. True freshman and special teams standout Trejan Bridges has also been suspended.
source:
https://oklahoma.rivals.com/news/key-players-suspended-for-cfb-playoff-semifinal
I presume that there will be an appeals process, and that the players may be cleared to play. I'm just not sure how long a process this would be, but I assume it must be done quickly (appeals) if done at all. I saw the the drop from LSU -14 to -13 yesterday which is a surprise considering this news.
re:my comment on the LSU line move:
RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire apparently suffered a hamstring injury during practice.
source:
https://www.cbssports.com/college-f...ce-status-unknown-for-peach-bowl-vs-oklahoma/
C E-Helaire at referencecom:
https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/clyde-edwards-helaire-1.html
Barring this being as severe an injury as Deshaun Watson suffered, in practice, during his rookie year (2017), I assume that the appropriate label would be questionable as opposed to doubtful. The confidence level that I would put in this assumption is quite limited, however.
I have read that we should know more 'by the end of the week.'
Edwards-Helaire is a key piece but the team is stacked so this is tough to assess (for me).
Especially with the Sooners suspensions and possible appeals throwing more monkey-wrenches into any coherent prognostications.