Reports: LSU star RB Leonard Fournette changes mind, suits up vs. Florida

The Tigers were supposed to be without their star rusher on Saturday

Update: LSU running back Leonard Fournette came out just before kickoff in full pads after having not warmed up prior to the game. According to the SEC Network broadcast, Fournette asked if he could "give it a go."

He entered on the first series of the game but did not touch the ball.

Original story

LSU's star running back Leonard Fournette did not go through pre-game warmups on the field before the Tigers showdown with Florida on Saturday and is reportedly not expected to play.

#LSU RB Leonard Fournette is not expected to play against the #Gators, a source confirms.

— Ross Dellenger (@RossDellenger) November 19, 2016

Sources tell me what we expected based on pregame warmups ... Leonard Fournette is OUT today. #LSU

— Andrew Lopez (@_Andrew_Lopez) November 19, 2016

Fournette was seen in sweats on the field before the game, not in warmup attire.

#LSU RB Leonard Fournette is also not currently stretching with the backs pic.twitter.com/luHc2HNp8z

— James Bewers (@JamesBewers) November 19, 2016

Fournette has been dealing with an ankle injury all year, but it is not known at this time whether that is the reason for him being out against the Gators. Without Fournette in the backfield, the LSU offense will have to lean heavily on Derrius Guice in the running game against a good, but banged up Florida defensive unit.