With current injuries at receiver, Ole Miss' running game 'is going to be very important'

OXFORD – Ole Miss’ opener against Furman is just a few days away. But the Rebels might not be playing with a full deck of cards when they take the field at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium.

Head coach Lane Kiffin told reporters Monday that the wide receivers room is a bit thin at the moment due to injuries. Senior Jordan Watkins and South Carolina transfer Antwane Wells Jr. have both been in non-contact jerseys for portions of practice available to the media over the last few weeks. Kiffin was asked if he expected the two to play in Saturday’s season opener.