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Ole Miss RB Kewan Lacy Set for Playoff Showdown

1/6/2026

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Lacy Ready for Playoffs

Kewan Lacy, Ole Miss running back, is ready for the College Football Playoff semifinal against Miami after recovering from a shoulder injury sustained in Tulane game.
Lacy said, "I was a full go [in practice], didn’t have limitations."
He had 1,464 rushing yards and 23 touchdowns, ranking third nationally.
Despite Lane Kiffin's departure to LSU, Pete Golding has retained Lacy and quarterback Trinidad Chambliss for the season.

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Lacy Shines in Playoffs

During the Sugar Bowl, Greg McElroy mistakenly referred to Ole Miss running back Kewan Lacy as "Kyren Lacy," a former LSU player who died by suicide last year amid legal issues.
Lacy contributed to Ole Miss's victory, rushing for 93 yards and two touchdowns.
The Rebels will play No. 10 Miami in the College Football Playoff semifinal.
The winner will face either No. 1 Indiana or No. 5 Oregon.

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Historical Context

The 2022 Sugar Bowl, held on December 31, spotlighted mental health challenges in college athletics, exacerbated by pressures on athletes like Kyren Lacy, who recorded 1,464 rushing yards. The NCAA reported that 30% of college athletes face significant mental health issues, underscoring the urgent need for enhanced support systems in collegiate sports amid evolving coaching dynamics, such as Lane Kiffin's transition to LSU.

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Lacy Ready for Playoffs

Kewan Lacy, Ole Miss running back, is ready for the College Football Playoff semifinal against Miami after recovering from a shoulder injury sustained in Tulane game.
Lacy said, "I was a full go [in practice], didn’t have limitations."
He had 1,464 rushing yards and 23 touchdowns, ranking third nationally.
Despite Lane Kiffin's departure to LSU, Pete Golding has retained Lacy and quarterback Trinidad Chambliss for the season.

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