How has Ole Miss' offense changed with Kewan Lacy's injury?
While Ole Miss’ defense has taken the bulk of the criticism over the first four weeks of the 2026 season, the Rebels’ offense has been a work-in-progress at times as well. An inconsistent running game hasn’t helped matters. Ole Miss was without the services of star running back Kewan Lacy last weekend at Florida, as the junior was out with a shoulder injury he suffered in the third quarter ...
Ole Miss' offense has faced challenges since the injury of star running back Kewan Lacy during the team's first four games of the 2026 season. Lacy, who suffered a shoulder injury in a game against LSU, has struggled with just 39 carries for 191 yards and four touchdowns. This decline in production has led to Ole Miss ranking 118th nationally in rushing yards per game, averaging 176.3 yards per game, a significant drop from 2025's 176.3 yards per game.
In a 52-28 loss to Florida, the Rebels managed only six first-half points and 128 total rushing yards, with Lacy contributing 43 yards in the first half before his injury. Head coach Pete Golding emphasized that the team's depth and talent are sufficient to overcome the loss of any single player. However, Lacy's absence has forced the team to adapt, with quarterback Trinidad Chambliss stepping up his passing game and sophomore JT Lindsey and junior Makhi Frazier taking on bigger roles in the running game.
Despite the drop-off, the team has shown resilience, with Lindsey and Frazier making the most of their opportunities.
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