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Report: Projected LSU defensive starter opts out of the 2020 season
By Adam Spencer
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The LSU defense will enter a new era under Bo Pelini this fall, but it will reportedly do so without a key defensive end.
Per Sports Illustrated’s Ross Dellenger, Neil Farrell — who was projected to be a starter this fall — has decided to opt out of the 2020 season amid COVID-19 concerns.
Per Dellenger, Farrell’s family was greatly affected by COVID-19, so Farrell wants to be safe. He plans to return next season:
News: Neil Farrell, a projected starting #LSU defensive end, has decided to opt out of the 2020 season, he tells @SINow.
His family was hit hard by COVID-19. He plans to return to the team next season, he says.
More than 30 Power 5 players have now opted out.
— Ross Dellenger (@RossDellenger) August 8, 2020
In 2019, Farrell played in 14 games, starting 3 of them. He recorded 45 tackles (6.5 for a loss) and 3 sacks on the season.
Who steps up and fills the opening remains to be seen, but the Tigers will likely be glad to have the rising senior return in 2021.
Adam is a daily fantasy sports (DFS) and sports betting expert. A 2012 graduate of the University of Missouri, Adam now covers all 16 SEC football teams. He is the director of DFS, evergreen and newsletter content across all Saturday Football brands.
