Kewan Lacy ruled out against Auburn

Ole Miss running back Kewan Lacy was ruled out against Auburn after sustaining a dislocated shoulder during the Texas game. How long he would be out remained unclear because coach Pete Golding said MRI results and additional tests still had to be reviewed.

Lacy, a junior in his second season with the Rebels, had rushed for 388 yards and five touchdowns this season. He totaled more than 1,500 rushing yards last year, Ole Miss would face Auburn without that production in its backfield.

The Texas injury followed a different shoulder injury that knocked Lacy out of the Florida game.

Makhi Frazier, JT Lindsey and Shekai Mills-Knight were projected to split the available carries, but that was not presented as a coach-announced rotation. Frazier had delivered solid play in his opportunities, while Mills-Knight had done enough to warrant a closer look.

The immediate concern was Lacy's recovery and whether testing would reveal a longer-term injury. The source raised the possibility that he could miss additional time, including the rest of the season, but reported no final medical determination.

Why it matters

Lacy had 388 rushing yards and five touchdowns after producing more than 1,500 yards last season. His absence shifts the Auburn workload toward Frazier, Lindsey and Mills-Knight while Ole Miss waits for a longer-term diagnosis.

What to watch next

The source identified Lacy's MRI results and additional testing as the next decision point, but did not report the outcome.