Is Kewan Lacy playing today for Ole Miss vs Georgia in Sugar Bowl after shoulder injury?
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NEW ORLEANS — Ole Miss football running back Kewan Lacy is expected to play in the Rebels’ biggest game of the season.
No. 6 Ole Miss (12-1) plays No. 3 Georgia (12-1) in the Sugar Bowl at the Caesars Superdome on Jan. 1 (7 p.m. CT, ESPN). It’s part of the quarterfinals of the College Football Playoff.
Lacy spoke at Sugar Bowl media day on Dec. 30. He said he injured his shoulder in the CFP first-round game against Tulane, but that he will play against the Bulldogs.
“Yeah, it was just a little stinger in my AC joint,” said Lacy, who left the game twice and did not return after the second time in the third quarter.
Having Lacy in the backfield is an important piece for the Rebels. He has been listed as probable on the first two injury reports for the Sugar Bowl.
Lacy was held to 31 rushing yards on 12 carries in Ole Miss‘ regular season game at Georgia on Oct. 18. He did score twice in the game, which the Rebels lost 43-35.
“It’s a great opportunity,” Lacy said. “Especially in the Sugar Bowl. We’re just blessed and thankful for the opportunity.”
Kewan Lacy stats
Lacy, a sophomore transfer from Missouri, has been one of the top running backs in the country this season. His 21 rushing touchdowns are an Ole Miss single-season record.
Lacy has rushed for 1,366 yards, 201 yards away from breaking Quinshon Judkins’ program record set in 2022. Lacy ranks eighth nationally in rushing yards.
Sam Hutchens covers Ole Miss for the Clarion Ledger. Email him at Shutchens@gannett.com or reach him on X at @Sam_Hutchens_
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