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
— AllSportsPeople (@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, or the drive after that. Logan Diggs was in at running back in Lacy's absence.
This section will be updated.
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What happened to Kewan Lacy?
Lacy exited Thursday's CFP semifinal matchup after his 73-yard touchdown run in the second quarter.
He did not return to Ole Miss' offense on the following drive, with ESPN's broadcast reporting that Lacy tweaked his hamstring and was attempting to warm back up on the sidelines.
Ole Miss RB depth chart
| Rank | Player |
| 1 | Kewan Lacy |
| 2 | Logan Diggs |
| 3 | Damien Taylor |
Lacy has been a massive part of the Rebels' offense all season, racking up 1,464 yards and 23 touchdowns on the ground, plus 173 yards through the air. While quarterback Trinidad Chambliss has been effective as a rusher as well, Lacy's presence has kept defenses honest.
Without Lacy, senior Logan Diggs would be in-line for starting snaps. Diggs has also played for Notre Dame and LSU in his collegiate career; in 2025, he's totaled 179 rushing yards and four touchdowns entering Thursday.
The only other running back to see significant work for Ole Miss in 2025 was Damien Taylor, a senior who totaled 1,010 rushing yards at Troy in 2024. So far this season, Taylor has totaled 130 yards and two touchdowns.
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Is Kewan Lacy related to Eddie Lacy?
No, Kewan Lacy is not related to former SEC and NFL running back Eddie Lacy. While the two share a last name, they are not related in any way,