Muschamp on Josh Holsey injury: 'It doesn’t look good'

AUBURN – Auburn defensive coordinator Will Muschamp wasn’t at all optimistic about the chances of getting senior defensive back Josh Holsey back from injury very soon.

Holsey suffered a lower body injury Saturday in the first quarter of Auburn’s 27-20 overtime victory over Jacksonville State. The 5-foot-11 cornerback was unable to put weight on either leg and had two Auburn trainers carry him to the sidelines.

“I think they're still going through those results as far as his MRI and those things are concerned,” Muschamp said Sunday. “Coach (Malzahn) will certainly have more information. It doesn't look good right now but he'll have more information on that tomorrow.”

Muschamp also said the injuries that kept Carl Lawson (hip) and Tray Matthews (shoulder) from being active Saturday are “day-to-day” but they are expected to play Saturday when No. 18 Auburn (2-0) opens Southeastern Conference play at LSU (1-0).

“All those guys took part in parts of practice last week,” Muschamp said. “We're expecting all of them to be able to go this week.”

Holsey suffered a torn ACL in the sixth game of the 2013 campaign that caused him to miss the rest of the season. Holsey missed the season opener against Louisville with an unknown injury suffered in the late part of preseason camp.

Holsey’s loss Saturday meant extended playing time for the three true freshman in the secondary (Carlton Davis, Jeremiah Denson and Tim Irvin) as they continue to be counted on in all three downs.

“We know we have the young guys and when we put them in, they are going to step up and make plays, especially down the stretch,” Auburn defensive back Jonathan Jones said. “They are going to come up with some pass breakups and help us out and we are definitely going to need them.”