Ole Miss Backup RB Eric Swinney Out for Three Weeks

By Adam Brown
Sports Editor
adam.brown@hottytoddy.com.

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Courtesy of Ole Miss Communications

The Ole Miss football team learned on Tuesday they would be without junior running back Eric Swinney for the first three weeks of the season.

Swinney is battling a case of mononucleosis, according to a report.

As a sophomore, Swinney rushed for 195 yards and three touchdowns after filling in for Jordan Wilkins. Swinney came into the matchup against Texas Tech as the clear No. 2 on the depth chart behind his teammate, junior Scottie Phillips, who will start at tailback for the Rebels.