The Ole Miss football program is turning the page, following the departure of head coach Lane Kiffin . Defensive coordinator Pete Golding is getting the job of replacing Kiffin for the Rebels, as head coach. Ole Miss is working hard to keep a whole bunch of Kiffin's offensive coaches on staff.

“Sources: There’s early momentum on keeping staff at Ole Miss for new coach Pete Golding. QB coach Joe Judge, a longtime NFL coordinator and head coach, has agreed to stay on staff. Ole Miss officials are being aggressive with staff salaries, as there’s a high focus on retention,” ESPN's Pete Thamel posted to X, formerly Twitter.

Golding will coach Ole Miss in the College Football Playoff , then take on the permanent role for 2026. The Rebels completed a 11-1 regular season in 2025. Ole Miss

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