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mark schlabach
new Orleans — ole miss rushing back kevan lacy Listed as likely to play against No. 3 Georgia in Thursday’s CFP quarterfinals at the Allstate Sugar Bowl.
Lacey, who is second in the FBS with 21 rushing touchdowns and second in the SEC with 1,366 rushing yards, hurt his shoulder in the first half of the No. 6 Rebels’ 41–10 win. tulane In a CFP first round game on 20 December.
Lacy’s availability was one of the biggest stories heading into Thursday’s contest. He scored two touchdowns and ran for 31 yards in a 43–35 loss at Georgia on October 11.
“I think Kevan is going to have a great game in this game,” said the Ole Miss quarterback. trinidad chamblis Said.
the rebels ended dequan wright It was also listed as probable in the initial availability report released by CFP on Monday, while availability was tight. Caleb Odom was suspect and linebacker raymond collins Is suspicious.
Meanwhile, the Bulldogs will be without their starting center. drew bobo (feet) Again, as expected. Sources previously told ESPN that Bobo would miss the rest of the CFP.
Georgia will also be without three key players on defense: outside linebacker. Gabe Harris Jr.(turf toe) and safety joel aguero (wrist) and Kyron James (foot).
Bulldogs may get senior receiver back colby youngJoe has been out since the first Ole Miss game with a broken foot. He is listed as probable in the availability report.
“We thought he was done for this year, but he’s worked his way up,” Georgia offensive coordinator Mike Bobo said. “But he was a big body that was making plays for us on the perimeter, not just 50-50 balls. He was catching the ball and being explosive. He’s an extremely physical blocker.”
Before the injury, Young had 23 catches for 336 yards with one touchdown.
