Ole Miss LB Denzel Nkemdiche to miss rest of the season with broken ankle

Ole Miss redshirt junior linebacker Denzel Nkemdiche will miss the rest of the season after suffering a broken ankle in the Rebels 10-7 loss to LSU last weekend.

Nkemdiche underwent surgery Sunday.

Nkemdiche’s injury occurred during the first quarter against LSU. He did not return to the playing field, but was seen on the sideline in a walking boot in the second half.

Nkemdiche finished the season with 28 tackles and a sack. He has 145 total tackles and four sacks during his career.

Senior Serderius Bryant will replace Nkemdiche at outside linebacker. Bryant, who has four starts this season, led the Rebels with 78 tackles, 12 tackles for loss and three forced fumbles in 2013.

Ole Miss, which is coming off its first loss of the year, will host No. 4 Auburn on Saturday.

For more Ole Miss news, visit RebelGrove.com.

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