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Auburn’s Connor Lew Out for Season With Torn ACL, Freshman Kail Ellis Steps In

Hugh Freeze confirmed the diagnosis, prompting changes to protection calls plus personnel before the trip to Arkansas.

Overview

  • Lew tore his ACL in the 23-17 double-overtime loss to Missouri and will miss the remainder of the season, according to Freeze.
  • True freshman Kail Ellis, 17, replaced Lew during the game and is the first-choice option at center going forward.
  • Coaches will also evaluate Mason Murphy and Dylan Senda for center reps during practice this week.
  • Lew is a team captain and multi-year starter who handled protection and run-game calls and had been projected among top 2026 draft-eligible centers.
  • Auburn, now 3-4 (0-4 SEC), prepares to face Arkansas on Saturday with an adjusted offensive line configuration.