Overview
- Reports before kickoff said Kewan Lacy would run pregame warmups and attempt to play, leaving his availability as a game‑time decision.
- Coaches publicly expressed optimism earlier in the week but prepared a cautious reintegration that would cap his snaps if he suits up.
- If Lacy cleared warmups he was expected to be used in a committee role, and backups JT Lindsey and Makhi Frazier were slated to take larger carries if he could not play.
- Postgame coverage shows Lacy returned on a pitch count, producing 7 carries for 39 yards and one touchdown while officials limited his workload.
- The staff’s caution reflects his prior offseason shoulder surgery and heavy 2025 workload, and his managed return will be watched closely ahead of upcoming games versus Missouri and Texas.