Dashawn Spears ruled out after injury in LSU-Ole Miss game

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Last updated Sep 20, 2026

Dashawn Spears ruled out after injury in LSU-Ole Miss game
Summary

LSU safety Dashawn Spears exited Saturday's game against Ole Miss in the second quarter due to a left leg injury. Spears was injured during a play with 14:24 remaining in the quarter and was unable to put weight on his leg as he was assisted off the field. He had not recorded any statistics before leaving the game. Sophomore CJ Jimcoily took over the Star position in his absence. LSU entered the game ranked No. 7, while Ole Miss is ranked No. 9.

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  • Dashawn Spears was ruled out after an injury in the second quarter.
  • He was hurt on a 22-yard rush play by Ole Miss running back Kewan Lacy.
  • Spears is LSU's starting Star safety with seven tackles this season.
  • CJ Jimcoily replaced Spears in the game.
  • Ole Miss currently leads LSU 17-0 in the second quarter.
Latest Updates
  • 12:57 AMYahoo SportsLSU safety Dashawn Spears ruled out for rest of Ole Miss game
  • 12:49 AMYahoo SportsDashawn Spears injury update: Latest news after LSU DB exits game
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LSU defender Dashawn Spears, who plays the STAR position, exited the game against Ole Miss with an apparent left injury.

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LSU football safety Dashawn Spears has been ruled out for rest of Ole Miss game.

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