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Ole Miss says Nkemdiche has concussion, will not return

Mississippi defensive tackle Robert Nkemdiche (5) is checked on by referee Brad Rogers after Nkemdiche was injured on a play against Memphis in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey) Mississippi defensive tackle Robert Nkemdiche (5) is checked on by referee Brad Rogers after Nkemdiche was injured on a play against Memphis in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

By Associated Press October 17, 2015 1 min read

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) – Mississippi’s Robert Nkemdiche will not return to Saturday’s game against Memphis after the team says he suffered a concussion in the second quarter.

The 6-foot-5, 296-pound Nkemdiche, who usually plays defensive tackle, was injured while running the ball in a short-yardage situation. He’s been used several times on offense this season and scored three touchdowns.

Memphis was beating No. 13 Ole Miss 31-14 early in the third quarter.

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