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LSU looking at new options to spark punt return unit

LSU coach Ed Orgeron said on his radio show Wednesday night that the Tigers could end up making some changes with their return units. On Thursday (Sept. 20), he gave some more insight into his plans.

Cornerback Jontre Kirklin and wide receiver Justin Jefferson will get their chances to return punts according to Orgeron, replacing wide receiver Jonathan Giles.

"He ran some punts today and was really fast and really good," Orgeron said of Kirklin.

Giles has returned three kicks for 46 yards this season but Orgeron wants a spark at the position when the Tigers host Louisiana Tech at Tiger Stadium on Saturday night.