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Ole Miss aiming for top-15 recruiting class under Pete Golding

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 2:45 AM

Last updated Jul 31, 2026

Ole Miss aiming for top-15 recruiting class under Pete Golding

Summary

Ole Miss has secured the No. 15 recruiting class in the Rivals Industry Team Recruiting Rankings as of July 30. After Lane Kiffin's departure to LSU, new head coach Pete Golding is leading the program's recruitment efforts effectively. The Rebels have 22 total commitments, including 13 four-star recruits, and have made significant inroads with in-state talent. Among the highlights are defensive linemen Mitchell Turner and Ben'Jarvius Shumaker, both top-10 recruits nationally. The class currently ranks eighth in the SEC, surpassing schools like Tennessee and Alabama.

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Key Details

•Ole Miss ranks No. 15 in Rivals recruiting rankings as of July 30.
•The class includes 22 commitments and 13 four-star players.
•Mitchell Turner and Ben'Jarvius Shumaker are top-10 defensive line recruits.
•The recruiting class ranks 8th in the SEC, ahead of several rivals.
•Keegan Croucher remains committed as the class's quarterback.

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2:45 AMYahoo Sports — Ole Miss 2027 Class Breakdown: Rebels aiming for Top-15 finish in Pete Golding’s first cycle

What they're saying

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Ole Miss was able to cement itself as a force on the recruiting trail under Lane Kiffin. Upon his departure to LSU, some wondered if the Rebels would be able to keep up with the Joneses moving forward. Pete Golding and the new staff in Oxford are doing just fine thus far. As of July […]
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