Texas has had a slew of injuries to its running backs, and the Longhorns are being forced to find alternative ways to run the ball. LSU coach Ed Orgeron believes they’ve found a solution ahead of their matchup on Saturday in Austin.

“I think they have a good running back in Sam Ehlinger,” he said on the SEC coaches teleconference on Wednesday of the Texas quarterback. “I expect them to run the quarterback a lot.”

Orgeron then compared Ehlinger to a former SEC great, and what makes it difficult to face Ehlinger.

“I think tackling him, and the rush lanes. He reminds me of (Tim) Tebow. He has a lot of weapons to throw to.”

Former LSU QB Brandon Harris is now working at Texas, but Orgeron doesn’t believe his presence should have an effect on the game because the LSU personnel is different from when he was there.

Recently cleared Donte Starks is eligible and with the team, though Orgeron said his acclimation process is ongoing after missing most of the preseason.

Asked about Texas coach Tom Herman given the history they have with one another as Herman was reportedly close to accepting the LSU job immediately before Orgeron was named coach, Orgeron deflected the question.

“I don’t know him, I don’t think I’ve met him, I’ve heard about him but I don’t think I’ve shook his hand one time,” Orgeron said.

Coming off of the Georgia Southern win, Orgeron said the Tigers were very efficient without a dropped pass or sack allowed, but this week is more difficult against a tougher opponent and they must improve in some areas.

He especially liked the defensive line’s play.

“I thought they were excellent,” he said. “We didn’t have to rush the passer, we are now playing a scrambling quarterback … we should have a solid defensive line this year.

Orgeron admitted that Texas WR Bryant Jackson is a threat this week.

“If you can man up with him, that’d be great but not many people can do that… if we double him, someone else will be open or it will be tougher to stop the run,” he said.