Jefferson, who'll be a senior, has started since the end of his freshman season in 2008, going 20-7. He led LSU to an 11-2 record, including a 41-24 win over Texas A&M in the Cotton Bowl in which he was an efficient 10 of 19 for 158 yards and three touchdowns.
Before the fight, Miles had said repeatedly that Jefferson was the projected starter in 2011, a year when the Tigers have increasingly realistic national title aspirations.
Miles valued Jefferson's versatility. Jefferson's 450 yards rushing last season narrowly eclipsed Nelson Stokely's previous record for an LSU quarterback of 449 yards in 1969. Jefferson's seven touchdowns rushing tied a school record.
Senior quarterback Jarrett Lee has performed well in Jefferson's absence, completing 64 percent of his passes (56 of 87) for 624 yards and six touchdowns. He has thrown just one interception, and LSU is scoring 38.8 points per game.
LSU won each of its four games by double digits, and plays next on Saturday, when the Tigers host Kentucky.
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