Ole Miss plans fewer carries for Kewan Lacy in 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 7:17 PM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
Ole Miss football's new offensive coordinator John David Baker has proposed reducing star running back Kewan Lacy's rushing attempts for the upcoming season. Lacy, who had a breakout year with 24 touchdowns and 1,567 rushing yards in 2025, is expected to see similar overall touches through alternative methods. Baker aims to minimize Lacy's rushes between the tackles, which previously led to injuries. The change comes as part of a broader strategy, which may include increased involvement in the passing game. Ole Miss is also initiating a Heisman Trophy campaign for both Lacy and quarterback Trinidad Chambliss for the 2026 season.
- •Baker wants Lacy's carries reduced but total touches to remain the same.
- •Lacy averaged 20.4 carries per game in 2025 with significant injury concerns.
- •Transfer Makhi Frazier and others may help alleviate Lacy's workload.
- •Ole Miss is launching a joint Heisman campaign for Lacy and Chambliss.
- 7:17 PMYahoo Sports — How Ole Miss football plans to do more with Kewan Lacy by giving him fewer carries
"Incoming Ole Miss football offensive coordinator convinced star RB Kewan Lacy to stay by planning to give him less rushes. Here's why.
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