Injury leaves Ole Miss expected to lose star running back Kewan Lacy for remainder of season
Report points to season-ending absence
Pete Nakos reported Thursday that Lacy is expected to miss the remainder of the season. The report follows questions about his injury status, and he has been out of action since Oct. 24.
A return to game action in the near term does not appear likely. The report describes the outlook as a worst-case development for Ole Miss.
A major role in the offense
Lacy was set to be a central part of the Rebels’ offense this season. Last year, he ran for 1,567 yards and scored 24 touchdowns. Ole Miss entered 2026 with expectations for a strong quarterback-running back pairing of Lacy and Trinidad Chambliss. The season has not unfolded as anticipated, and Lacy’s absence further changes that outlook.
Playoff path becomes tougher
Reaching the College Football Playoff was already expected to be difficult with Lacy back in the lineup. Without the running back, the challenge grows, the report said. Even if Ole Miss wins its remaining games and finishes 9-3, the article says the Rebels would lack the resume of other teams with three losses ahead of them.
Key points
- Pete Nakos reported that Kewan Lacy is expected to miss the rest of the 2026 season.
- Lacy has not played since Oct. 24.
- He rushed for 1,567 yards and 24 touchdowns last season.
- Ole Miss’s playoff chances face a greater challenge without its star running back.