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Ole Miss coach Pete Golding persuades QB Trinidad Chambliss and RB Kewan Lacy to stay

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 11:36 PM

Last updated Jul 22, 2026

Ole Miss coach Pete Golding persuades QB Trinidad Chambliss and RB Kewan Lacy to stay

Summary

Pete Golding, head coach of Ole Miss, delivered a passionate message to quarterback Trinidad Chambliss and running back Kewan Lacy, encouraging them to remain with the team following Lane Kiffin's departure to LSU. Golding emphasized the importance of legacy and future opportunities, highlighting how their choice could affect their lives beyond football. Both Chambliss and Lacy opted to stay at Ole Miss for the 2026 season. They are set to reunite with Kiffin later in the season as conference play begins on September 19.

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Key Details

•Golding addressed Chambliss and Lacy regarding their futures at Ole Miss.
•Kiffin's exit prompted Golding's message about player legacies.
•Chambliss received an extra year of eligibility.
•Both players confirmed they will play for Ole Miss in the 2026 season.
•Ole Miss will face Kiffin's team in conference play on September 19.

Latest Updates

2:08 PMYahoo Sports — How Pete Golding kept Chambliss and Lacy away from Kiffin and LSU
11:36 PMYahoo Sports — Ole Miss HC Pete Golding reveals impassioned message he gave to keep QB Trinidad Chambliss and RB Kewan Lacy

What they're saying

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Golding's messaging worked as both Chambliss and Lacy returned to Ole Miss rather than follow in Lane Kiffin's footsteps.
— Yahoo Sportsby Teddy Ricketson