The Ole Miss Rebels are beginning a new coaching era in Oxford.

On Sunday, Lane Kiffin announced his decision to accept a lucrative contract offer from the LSU Tigers. The 50-year-old program leader is already on his way to Baton Rouge, leaving the 11-1 Rebels before they embark on their College Football Playoff campaign.

Ole Miss moved fast in finding its next permanent head coach, hiring defensive coordinator Pete Golding as the program's leader for the College Football Playoff and beyond.

Golding is the school's 40th head football coach, taking over the position Kiffin held over the last six seasons in Oxford.

Ole Miss athletic director Keith Carter reacted to the announcement with a post on social media.

"Let’s go! No one better @CoachGolding! Excited for the next few weeks and fo

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