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2025 College Football Playoff Buzz: North Carolina Hires Bobby Petrino as OC

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3 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

2025 College Football Playoff Buzz: North Carolina Hires Bobby Petrino as OC

Closes campaign with big showing Lacy compiled 11 carries for 103 yards and one touchdown during Thursday's 31-27 loss to Miami (FL) in the Fiesta Bowl CFP Semifinal.

Impact Despite a departure during Thursday's contest, Lacy did return and finished out what was an impressive sophomore campaign in Oxford. Over 15 contests, Lacy totaled 306 carries for 1,567 yards and 24 touchdowns on the ground, adding in another 29 grabs for 177 yards as a receiver. His next decision will be whether to stick with the new regime at Ole Miss or dip into the transfer portal, but Lacy has likely earned himself a significant pay increase heading into the 2026 season.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Who is Logan Diggs? Meet the Notre Dame, LSU transfer who replaced injured Kewan Lacy in CFP game vs. Miami | Sporting News Ole Miss was forced to turn to its backup running back in the CFP semifinals. Get to know the player carrying the rock for the Rebels agains...

4 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Kewan Lacy's rushing touchdown wasn't close to the longest in CFP history | Sporting News The Rebels rusher took a major gain to the house.

4 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Kewan Lacy injury updates: Latest news on Ole Miss RB after tweaking hamstring in CFP semifinal vs. Miami | Sporting News After a long touchdown run in Thursday's CFP matchup, Lacy left the game for Ole Miss.

4 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Returns to Thursday's contest Lacy (hamstring) is back on the field during Thursday's game versus Miami, per the ESPN broadcast.

Impact Lacy left the game in the second quarter due to a hamstring injury, but he was treated during halftime and is now back on the field for the Rebels. He does not appear to have an restrictions now that he's back on the field, although he is now wearing a leg sleeve on the injured leg.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Heads to locker room Lacy (hamstring) went to the locker room just before halftime to be evaluated, Pete Thamel of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Lacy scored a 73-yard rushing touchdown on the first play of the second quarter, but he appeared to injure his right hamstring on the play. He has not come back into the game since. He's currently being evaluated by the training staff in the locker room and it's unclear if he'll be able to return to the contest.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Is Kewan Lacy related to Kyren Lacy? Explaining the last name connection for Ole Miss RB | Sporting News The Ole Miss star running back and Ole Miss are two wins away from their first national championship in program history.

4 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Miami heading home for shot at national title after beating Ole Miss 31-27 in Fiesta Bowl

Miami will head back home for a shot at its first national championship since 2001 after beating Mississippi 31-27 in an exhilarating College Football Playoff semifinal at the Fies...

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Thriving in the NIL era, Ole Miss turns into an unlikely college football powerhouse

Mississippi's football program is thriving in the NCAA's pay-for-play era

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Available for semifinal Lacy (undisclosed) is available for Thursday's game against Miami.

Impact Only a day after being listed as probable on Mississippi's availability report, Lacy has been removed from it entirely, making him available for Thursday's semifinal between Ole Miss and Miami. The running back's 2025 season features 295 carries for 1,464 yards and 23 touchdowns.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Lane Kiffin transfer portal losses: Brendan Sorsby, Kewan Lacy rejections deal setback to LSU's 2026 roster | Sporting News Lane Kiffin suffered a few early transfer portal losses after arriving at LSU. Here’s a look at where the class stands early in the process.

6 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Probable for semifinal Lacy (undisclosed) is probable for Thursday's game against Miami.

Impact Lacy was probable for the Georgia game, and his addition to Mississippi's availability report then did no harm. In fact, he comfortably logged more than 20 rushing attempts against the Bulldogs, showing no sign of injury. But considering that he is Ole Miss' No. 1 running back, his likely harmless injury status is still worth monitoring going into Thursday's semifinal game.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ole Miss locks in star RB Kewan Lacy after signing return deal | Sporting News The Rebels get another player back for next year.

JANUARY 6 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

College Football Playoff Predictions: Ole Miss Has Momentum Ahead of CFP Semis

FOX Sports' Laken Litman shares her CFP bracket predictions for the semifinal matchups.

JANUARY 5 • FOX SPORTS

College Football Playoff Predictions: Ole Miss Has Momentum Ahead of CFP Semis

4 Takeaways From Ole Miss' Dramatic Sugar Bowl Win vs. Georgia in CFP Quarterfinals

FOX Sports' RJ Young breaks down his takeaways from Ole Miss' Sugar Bowl win in the CFP quarterfinals.

JANUARY 2 • FOX SPORTS

4 Takeaways From Ole Miss' Dramatic Sugar Bowl Win vs. Georgia in CFP Quarterfinals

Ole Miss RB Kewan Lacy ties remarkable Tim Tebow SEC history | Sporting News The powerful running back was having a big night.

JANUARY 2 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Much better during UGA rematch Lacy tallied 22 rushes for 98 yards and two touchdowns during Thursday's 39-34 victory versus Georgia.

Impact When the Rebels played at Georgia in Week 8, Lacy logged 12 rushing attempts for 31 yards and two touchdowns. Though his TD tally did not change, he logged more rushing attempts and increased yards per carry. For games, Lacy's touchdown streak is up to eight, and the running back scored 15 times, nearly averaging two TDs per matchup.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Chambliss, Carneiro lift Mississippi past Georgia 39-34 in Sugar Bowl and into CFP semifinals

Trinidad Chambliss passed for 362 yards and two touchdowns, and Lucas Carneiro kicked his third field goal of the game with 6 seconds left to put No. 6 Mississippi in front for goo...

JANUARY 1 • Associated Press

Ready to go Lacy (shoulder) says he is ready to go for Thursday's game with Georgia, Nick Kosko of On3.com reports.

Impact Lacy was probable on Mississippi's availability report that the team released Monday night. But the next very day, Lacy publicly set the record straight regarding his health. "I was a full go [in practice], didn't have limitations," Lacy said. "I'm ready to go." It looks like the Rebels will have their top rusher available, which is good news against a formidable Georgia team they lost to earlier this season. In that game, despite only 31 yards from 12 rushing attempts, Lacy also scored two touchdowns at UGA.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

College Football Playoff picks: Buckeyes, Red Raiders, Hoosiers, Bulldogs are expected to advance

Something to watch in the College Football Playoff quarterfinals will be how sharp the teams that got first-round byes are early in their games

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Probable for Thursday Lacy (shoulder) is probable for Thursday's game against Georgia.

Impact Lacy exited the win over Tulane with a shoulder problem, but the probable tag suggests the star tailback should be available for Thursday. Lacy plays a key role in the backfield for Ole Miss, tallying 273 carries for 1,366 yards and 21 scores across 13 games this season.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No. 2 Georgia is trying to make the most of its break before CFP quarterfinal against No. 6 Ole Miss

Coach Kirby Smart says No. 2 Georgia has tried to take advantage of its first-round bye in the College Football Playoff to prepare for its Jan. 1 quarterfinal game against No. 6 Mi...

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

College Football Playoff First-Round Highlights: Oregon, Ole Miss, Miami Advance

The first round of the 2025 College Football Playoff continued on Saturday with three games on campus. Here are the top plays!

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

College Football Playoff First-Round Highlights: Oregon, Ole Miss, Miami Advance

4 Takeaways From Ole Miss' Dominant CFP First-Round Win Against Tulane

FOX Sports breaks down the key takeaways from Ole Miss' dominant CFP first-round win against Tulane.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

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