Ole Miss head coach Pete Golding confirmed that star running back Kewan Lacy is out for the upcoming showdown against Auburn, dealing a significant blow to the Rebels’ offensive engine. Lacy suffered a dislocated left shoulder during the Oct. 24 contest against Texas, an injury that exacerbated a nagging issue he has battled throughout the season. With No. 12 Ole Miss (5-2, 3-2 SEC) hosting Auburn (4-3, 2-3) on Oct. 31 at 11:45 a.m. ET on the SEC Network, the absence of their primary ball carrier forces Golding to rely on backup options to sustain drives against a tough defensive front.
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The uncertainty extends beyond the backfield, as starting offensive tackle Terez Davis is listed as questionable on the official availability report released on Oct. 28. Davis’s potential absence would be a major strategic concern for the Rebels, as he anchors the left side of the offensive line and is crucial for protecting the quarterback and opening running lanes. Additionally, starting safety Edwin Joseph is out for the third consecutive week following an ankle sprain sustained against Vanderbilt on Oct. 10, leaving a hole in the secondary that Auburn’s passing attack may exploit.
With 15 players currently on the availability report, the Ole Miss coaching staff faces a complex puzzle as they prepare for the high-stakes SEC matchup. The combination of Lacy’s confirmed absence and the questionable status of key starters like Davis and Joseph highlights the fragility of the roster’s depth. As the team prepares for the Oct. 31 kickoff, daily updates to the injury report will be critical for fans and analysts to gauge the Rebels’ true competitive edge in this pivotal conference game.
Source: Yahoo Sports
