"Ole Miss star running back Kewan Lacy has signed a deal to return for the Rebels in 2026, sources told ESPN on Monday. The All-America running back ranks third nationally in rushing yards with 1,464 yards and 23 touchdowns and has helped lead the Rebels to the College Football Playoff semifinals in his debut season. Ole Miss secured a commitment from Lacy in its ongoing efforts to retain top returning players amid former coach Lane Kiffin's departure to LSU."
"The first-team All-SEC performer was expected to be a priority target for the Tigers if he entered the portal after running backs coach Kevin Smith agreed to join Kiffin in Baton Rouge. The sophomore running back from Dallas transferred to Ole Miss after a year at Missouri and developed into one of the SEC's top offensive playmakers, surpassing 100 yards from scrimmage in eight games including a career-high 229 yards against Florida."
Kewan Lacy signed a deal to return to Ole Miss for the 2026 season. He ranks third nationally with 1,464 rushing yards and 23 touchdowns and earned All-America recognition. Lacy helped lead Ole Miss to the College Football Playoff semifinals in his debut season. He transferred from Missouri and developed into one of the SEC's top offensive playmakers, surpassing 100 scrimmage yards in eight games and recording a career-high 229 yards against Florida. Lacy rushed for 98 yards and two touchdowns in the 39-34 quarterfinal win over No. 3 Georgia. Several key starters, including quarterback Trinidad Chambliss pending an NCAA waiver, also plan to return.
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