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Ole Miss prepares for 2026 season under new coach Pete Golding

CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 3:48 PM

Last updated Jun 3, 2026

Ole Miss prepares for 2026 season under new coach Pete Golding
Summary

Ole Miss enters the 2026 season aiming for College Football Playoff contention under first-year coach Pete Golding. Following the departure of Lane Kiffin, the Rebels have made significant roster upgrades through the transfer portal, acquiring the nation's second-best haul. Key returning players Trinidad Chambliss and Kewan Lacy, who accounted for 54 touchdowns last fall, remain with the program. Sources indicate this is Ole Miss's most talented roster in recent years, showcasing depth across key positions. The coaching staff aims to solidify strategies during the upcoming months before fall camp begins.

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  • •Ole Miss signed 29 transfers this offseason, enhancing team depth.
  • •Trinidad Chambliss and Kewan Lacy lead the returning offensive talent.
  • •Defense expected to improve significantly with new player acquisitions.
  • •Golding aims to finalize strategies ahead of fall camp.
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  • 3:48 PMCBS Sports — No Lane Kiffin, no problem? Pete Golding's Ole Miss transfer portal reload has Rebels eyeing CFP encore
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