LSU coach Brian Kelly is optimistic that sophomore running back Caden Durham will return for the Tigers' next game against South Carolina on Oct. 11, Kelly said on Wednesday.

"He was better today," Kelly said, "much better."

Durham missed the Tigers' matchup at Ole Miss this past weekend with an ankle injury he suffered during the first half of their victory over Southeastern Louisiana the week before. In his stead, LSU turned to freshman Harlem Berry, junior Kaleb Jackson and sophomore Ju'Juan Johnson.

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Berry led LSU in carries and yards with seven rushes for 22 yards. Johnson had six rushes for 18 yards, while Johnson had one 10-yard rush.

LSU's offense struggled to run the ball without Durham in the lineup. The Tigers averaged jus

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