Ole Miss may have gotten its season opener win-or-loss energy tested by Louisville, but the bigger concern early on was Kewan Lacy’s health.
The Rebels running back suffered a thigh injury and spent much of the second half on the sideline with an ice pack during Sunday night’s opener in Nashville, according to the Ole Miss radio network. It was a jarring development after Lacy had already briefly gone down earlier in the game.
That first scare came in the opening quarter, when Lacy stayed on the turf after being brought down by multiple Louisville defenders. ESPN’s broadcast said he had only had the wind knocked out of him, and he was able to walk off under his own power.
He came back soon after and delivered Ole Miss’ first touchdown of the season.
By the time he left with the thigh injury, Lacy had piled up 17 carries for 61 yards and a touchdown, plus four receptions for 19 yards. His 21 touches before the fourth quarter were a clear reminder of how central he is to the Rebels’ offense, and why many see him as a potential finalist for the Heisman Trophy.
What happens next is still unclear, and that’s the part Ole Miss has to sweat now. If Lacy misses time, it would be a major blow as the Rebels work through the early stretch of the season.
For now, the focus shifts to his status ahead of Week 3, when Ole Miss hosts LSU.
This is a breaking news article and will be updated accordingly.
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