Ole Miss falls to Florida as coach stresses need for reflection

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Last updated Sep 27, 2026

Ole Miss falls to Florida as coach stresses need for reflection
Summary

Ole Miss lost to Florida 52-28 on September 26, marking a significant setback for the fourth-ranked Rebels. Coach Pete Golding described the loss as a major letdown following an emotional win over LSU. Florida dominated the game, rushing for 302 yards and scoring six touchdowns on the ground. Golding emphasized the importance of not moving on too quickly from this defeat as his team prepares for a bye week. Players are expected to reflect on the loss and address issues across all phases of the game.

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  • •Ole Miss lost 52-28 to Florida on September 26.
  • •The Rebels allowed 302 rushing yards and six touchdowns.
  • •Golding wants players to dwell on the loss during the bye week.
  • •Trinidad Chambliss played despite sustaining a thigh injury.
  • •Golding emphasized the need for a reassessment in all phases of the game.
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  • 1:58 AMYahoo Sports — Ole Miss coach Pete Golding doesn't want his players 'to get this taste out of their mouth'
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Mississippi coach Pete Golding is glad his team doesn’t play again for two weeks. The fourth-ranked Rebels, coming off an emotional win against LSU and former Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin, fell behind early and essentially got run off the field in a 52-28 loss to 21st-ranked Florida on Saturday. It was a huge letdown that left Golding searching for answers.

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