After missing a tough Week 4 loss to the Florida Gators due to a shoulder injury sustained in a game against LSU, star running back Kewan Lacy of the No. 9 Ole Miss Rebels is eagerly anticipated to return for their Week 6 SEC matchup against the Vanderbilt Commodores. Following a much-needed bye week to heal, Lacy's return is a focal point for the team.

Head coach Pete Golding expressed early optimism about having Lacy back in uniform, but his official availability remained uncertain as kickoff approached. A report shared on X by Pete Nakos of On3 indicated that Lacy is set to go through warmups in an attempt to play against Vanderbilt this afternoon. Nakos mentioned that while Golding hoped to have Lacy ready earlier in the week, he has been officially listed as questionable on the SEC injury report.

Ole Miss RB Kewan Lacy is set to go through warmups and try to play at Vanderbilt this afternoon, sources tell @On3.

Pete Golding said he expected to have him available earlier this week, but he's been listed as questionable on the SEC injury report. https://t.co/2H9fE28UiO https://t.co/4xnU92DynW pic.twitter.com/Ipk81j3moP

— Pete Nakos (@PeteNakos) October 10, 2026

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If Lacy clears his pre-game workout, the Rebels plan to use a measured rotation at running back to monitor his health and address the absence felt in their previous game, when quarterback Trinidad Chambliss and backup runners struggled to establish the ground game. If Lacy can't play this week, players like JT Lindsey and Makhi Frazier are expected to take on a bigger role as Ole Miss looks to bounce back on the road.