[Tuck4Bama]

OXFORD — Dexter McCluster's return from a shoulder injury was a welcome sight on Saturday against Georgia, but Ole Miss coach Ed Orgeron said it doesn't guarantee a heavy helping of the sophomore receiver in this week's game against Louisiana Tech.

"(McCluster) was good. He was real good," Orgeron said. "But, you know, it's getting hard. You got to earn a spot. The receivers are hot."

McCluster caught 15 passes for 232 yards and a touchdown as a freshman, despite missing half the season because of injuries. But the Rebels haven't missed McCluster as much as expected this year because of the emergence of receivers Shay Hodge, Mike Wallace and Marshay Green.

"Before - (if) Dexter's back (we) throw him 15 balls," Orgeron said. "But it's not like that now. He's a good player, but there's some other guys making plays out there."

UNCERTAIN ON ACTIS

Whether center Corey Actis returns to the offensive line for the Louisiana Tech game remains to be seen.

Fit McCluster must earn spot