Ailing QB Jefferson could play Saturday for LSU

Published Nov. 16, 2009 11:14 p.m. ET

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Jefferson sat out last week's 24-16 victory over Louisiana Tech. Jarrett Lee filled in, completing 7 of 22 passes for 105 yards.

Although LSU has no shot at a Southeastern Conference title, Miles says playing in a New Year's Day Bowl and finishing with a top-five national ranking are among the Tigers' remaining goals.

If LSU finishes ranked fifth or better, it would mark the third time in four years the Tigers had done so.