Pete Golding to Be Introduced as New Ole Miss Head Coach This Week
Pete Golding takes over as Ole Miss head coach, bringing a defense that allowed just 18.5 points per game and developed eight NFL draftees, aiming to sustain playoff success.
- On Sunday, Ole Miss introduced Pete Golding to the team and informed them he will lead the College Football Playoff run immediately, Vice Chancellor Keith Carter announced the promotion and said the university will formally introduce him this week.
- After Lane Kiffin left Ole Miss for LSU on Sunday, the program moved fast to replace him, with Vice Chancellor Keith Carter facing pressure to keep staff and roster intact.
- Averaging 18.5 points allowed per game, Pete Golding's Ole Miss defense produced a nationally dominant 2024 pass rush and developed eight Rebel defenders drafted into the NFL.
- Installed immediately, Pete Golding has been charged with preserving Ole Miss's national-title hopes as players applauded and Keith Carter said the staff will 'go on this run' in the College Football Playoff.
- By making Golding the permanent hire, Ole Miss opted for continuity over a short-term interim, bucking recent Power Four hesitancy and positioning him to lead the Rebels into the College Football Playoff.
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Ole Miss promotes Defensive Coordinator Pete Golding as next head coach
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Hear Leaked Audio From Ole Miss Team Meeting After Lane Kiffin’s Exit for LSU
A new video shows leaked audio from an Ole Miss team meeting where athletic director Keith Carter announced Pete Golding as the Rebels’ new coach following Lane Kiffin’s departure for LSU.
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