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- However, celebrations became concern for Lacy soon after. Lacy was absent from Ole Miss' next few drives after reportedly tweaking his hamstring, later making a return. Here's the latest on Lacy. MORE 2026 COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF NEWS:Expert picks for Indiana vs.
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- Miami CFP semifinalKewan Lacy injury updatesLacy 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. 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 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, and he remained in to begin the second half. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementAhead of the second half, Lacy came out of the locker room "a few minutes" after his teammates and was trying to warm up, per Chris Low. After his treatment, Lacy then returned to action a few minutes into the second half with a wrap on his right leg. After the game, coach Pete Golding implied Lacy was banged up rather than dealing with a serious injury.
