Skip to main content

Ole Miss’s Robert Nkemdiche leaves game with concussion

Ole Miss defensive end Robert Nkemdiche left the team’s game against Memphis in the second quarter on Saturday after sustaining a possible head injury while being used to run the ball on offense.
  • Author:
  • Publish date:

Ole Miss defensive end Robert Nkemdiche left the team’s game against Memphis in the second quarter on Saturday after sustaining a concussion while being usedas an offensive player.

Nkemdiche lined up as a fullback for the Rebels on third-and-one at the Memphis ten-yard line and was stopped at the line  of scrimmage by the Tigers defense and laid face down on the ground for several moments after the play.

• Oklahoma’s flight to Kansas State delayed over eight hours

The play was Nkemdiche’s fourth rushing attempt of the season for Ole Miss. The defensive star also has one reception for a 31-yard touchdown this year.

Ole Miss later confirmed that the junior has suffered a concussion on the play, according to The Associated Press.

© 2024 ABG-SI LLC. SPORTS ILLUSTRATED IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF ABG-SI LLC. - All Rights Reserved. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. All betting content is intended for an audience ages 21+. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators’ opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. Gambling content intended for 21+. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER.