New Ole Miss coach Pete Golding hasn't been getting much sleep as he prepares the Rebels for the CFP and building a coaching staff.

Pete Golding and the Ole Miss Rebels continue preparation for a first-round matchup against the Tulane Green Wave in the College Football Playoff. After a histo

Pete Golding faces rising scrutiny as Ole Miss fans react to a tough 2026 schedule and broader SEC coaching turmoil.

With Thomas' commitment, Ole Miss has 19 players in the 2026 class and is ranked 10th among SEC teams in the 247Sports Composite. The Rebels are at No. 22 in the national rankings. Michael Chavez covers high school sports, among others, for the Clarion Ledger. Email him at [email protected] or reach out to him on X, formerly Twitter @MikeSChavez.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/college/olemiss as Ole Miss Football Signs Elite Assistant Coach To New Deal, Believes in Pete Golding. Ole Miss defensive line coach Randall Joyner has signed an extension with the Rebels and will remain in Oxford through the 2026 season, according to On3 Sports.

New Ole Miss football coach Pete Golding isn't trying to replace Lane Kiffin's antics as the team approaches a CFP clash with Tulane.

Golding was Alabama’s defensive coordinator from 2018 through 2022, winning one national title and two SEC championships.

No. 6 Ole Miss coach Pete Golding's new contract details have been made public, as well as some recently hired assistant coaches.

I received Ole Miss head coach Pete Golding’s term sheet today. I also received term sheets for John David Baker, Jake Schoonover, Bryan Brown, Kevin Smith, Matt Kitchens, Jay Shoop, John Garrison, Randall Joyner, Joe Judge and Wes Neighbors. pic.twitter.com/NpnKDirSpX

OXFORD, Miss. — It’s been a whirlwind few weeks for Pete Golding. First, he helped guide Ole Miss to the College Football Playoffs as the Rebels’ defensive coordinator before then being appointed the Ole Miss head coach for what could be a deep run to the National Championship game.