Ole Miss QB Cade Townsend 'Feeling Good' After Throwing Session

Townsend could return for Kentucky series after missing time with injury.

Mar. 18, 2026 at 1:03am

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Ole Miss quarterback Cade Townsend, who has missed time due to injury, felt 'very good' after a throwing session on Tuesday, raising hopes that he could return for the upcoming Kentucky series.

Why it matters

Townsend's potential return would be a major boost for the Ole Miss offense, which has struggled at times in his absence. The Rebels are looking to bounce back after a midweek win over Austin Peay.

The details

Townsend, the starting quarterback for Ole Miss, has been sidelined with an undisclosed injury. However, he participated in a throwing session on Tuesday and reported feeling 'very good', indicating he could potentially return for the upcoming series against Kentucky.

  • On Tuesday, Townsend took part in a throwing session at Oxford-University Stadium.
  • Ole Miss defeated Austin Peay in midweek action on the same day.

The players

Cade Townsend

The starting quarterback for the Ole Miss Rebels football team.

Ole Miss Rebels

The football team of the University of Mississippi, a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC).

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What’s next

The Ole Miss coaching staff will continue to monitor Townsend's progress and make a decision on his availability for the Kentucky series in the coming days.

The takeaway

Townsend's potential return would be a significant boost for the Ole Miss offense as they look to build momentum heading into the crucial Kentucky matchup.