Ole Miss running back Zach Evans ruled out vs. Alabama with knee injury

Ole Miss might be home to the top running back duos in college football, with Quinshon Judkins and Zach Evans both having fantastic seasons. Even so, the latter of the two has been dealing with injuries all season, and now, he is out for the remainder of the Alabama game.

CBS sideline reporter Jenny Dell revealed the news during the middle of the third quarter. If Ole Miss is going to hang on and pull off the upset against the Crimson Tide, they will have to do so without their second-leading rusher.

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“Some big news,” Dell began. “Running back Zach Evans, who is dealing with a knee injury he suffered earlier this year — he is out for the game, guys.”

Evans was last seen late in the second quarter, where he fumbled and set Alabama up with favorable field position. As Dell stated in her report, he has been dealing with an injury from earlier in the year and is now not able to continue on Saturday afternoon.

Lane Kiffin provides Zach Evans update after game

The Ole Miss Rebels came up just short at home on Saturday against the Alabama Crimson Tide 30-24. That loss hurts the Rebels in more ways than one. One of the biggest was running back Zach Evans leaving the game with an injury just before the half. While processing through the tough loss, head coach Lane Kiffin provided an injury update on Evans.

“Zach took a big hit, and unfortunately, the ball came out. He actually, as you can figure out, went out with a concussion there and didn’t return,” said Kiffin. “So, really good play by them, and it was a big deal to hand away seven points right there.”

Ole Miss was in prime position late in the second quarter after forcing another Alabama punt. Unfortunately, that is when disaster struck. Deep on their side of the field, Evans was rocked with a big hit and lost the ball just before he hit the ground. The turnover gave Alabama excellent field position, which they cashed in on, scoring a touchdown. Evans’ day ended with six carries for 12 yards and the fumble.