After a long touchdown run in Thursday's CFP matchup, Lacy left the game for Ole Miss.
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Kewan Lacy gave Ole Miss an electrifying start offensively in the College Football Playoff semifinals.
The Rebels running back, who came in with over 1,400 rushing yards on the season, broke free for a 73-yard touchdown in the second quarter against the Miami Hurricanes to give his team the lead. However, celebrations became concern for Lacy soon after.
Lacy was absent from Ole Miss' next drive after reportedly tweaking his hamstring.
Here's the latest on Lacy and whether or not he'll return to Thursday's CFP matchup.
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Kewan Lacy injury updates
Lacy had the first highlight of the Fiesta Bowl, exploding through a dominant Miami defense to give Ole Miss a 7-3 lead at the beginning of the second quarter.
KEWAN LACY 73-YARD TOUCHDOWN RUN 😱pic.twitter.com/9MdENiS1E6
— The Sporting News (@sportingnews) January 9, 2026
However, when it came time for Ole Miss' next offensive drive, Lacy was absent. The ESPN broadcast showed the running back on the bike on the sideline, trying to warm up after reportedly tweaking his right hamstring.
Lacy who is already dealing with a shoulder injury is now having problems with this hamstring. pic.twitter.com/NRNSHlIFYq
— Grant Reacts (@GrantReacts1) January 9, 2026
Lacy did not return for the Rebels' entire following drive, which resulted in a field goal. Logan Diggs was in at running back in Lacy's absence.
This story will be updated.
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