Ole Miss RB Lacy's shoulder injury not expected long-term — SkimNews
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- Kewan Lacy suffered a left shoulder injury during Ole Miss' 32-24 win over LSU, leaving the game early in the third quarter; sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel the injury is not expected to be long-term.
- Lacy had an MRI on Sunday and is uncertain for Saturday's game at Florida, with his recovery to be gauged through the week.
- Pete Golding said postgame that X-rays on Lacy's shoulder came back negative and that Lacy wanted to play through the pain, but backup JT Lindsey was playing well enough to stay in.
- JT Lindsey, a sophomore and former LSU transfer, spelled Lacy and rushed for 20 yards on four carries.
- Lacy was an All-America pick and Doak Walker Award finalist last season, when he set Ole Miss single-season records with 306 carries, 1,567 rushing yards, and 24 touchdowns.
- Lacy also exited the season-opening win over Louisville with a thigh bruise before returning the next week against Charlotte; he has 39 carries for 191 yards and four touchdowns this season.
Why it matters: Ole Miss leans heavily on Lacy, one of the top running backs in college football and a record-setting All-American, so even a short absence shifts the load to backup JT Lindsey, a former LSU transfer who handled just four carries against LSU. With Florida up next, Golding's running back room faces a quick-turn test of depth for a team still building its SEC résumé.
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