From Newsweek · Matt Audilet · · 1m 10s
Kewan Lacy has moved on from Lane Kiffin
Ole Miss hosts Lane Kiffin's LSU team with Kewan Lacy focused on the Rebels, not old ties.
In brief
Ole Miss hosts Lane Kiffin's LSU team with Kewan Lacy focused on the Rebels, not old ties. Kewan Lacy stayed at Ole Miss after Lane Kiffin left, and he is treating the LSU reunion as business. Originally reported by Newsweek.
Lacy stayed put
Kewan Lacy could have followed Lane Kiffin to LSU before the 2026 season, but the Ole Miss running back chose to remain with the Rebels.
Kiffin returns to Oxford
Ole Miss will host Kiffin and LSU on Saturday night in a charged matchup at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium.
No warm welcome
Kiffin left Ole Miss before last year's College Football Playoff, and his return is expected to draw a cold reaction from Rebels fans.
Lacy keeps distance
Asked about his relationship with Kiffin, Lacy made clear he is not focused on their past connection.
“Really don't have a relationship with him”
Ole Miss starts fast
The Rebels opened 2026 with wins over Louisville and Charlotte. Lacy led the team with 148 rushing yards and three touchdowns across the two games.
LSU is rolling too
Kiffin's LSU tenure has also started strong, with wins over Clemson and Louisiana Tech before Saturday's 7:30 p.m. ET kickoff.
The headline
Kewan Lacy stayed at Ole Miss after Lane Kiffin left, and he is treating the LSU reunion as business.
