Ole Miss preseason AP Poll ranking places them in top 10
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 6:38 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
The Associated Press released its 2026 preseason AP Top 25 poll, with Ole Miss ranked No. 9 nationally. This high ranking follows their appearance in the previous season's College Football Playoff national semi-final. Head coach Pete Golding faces significant expectations as he leads a reshaped team, highlighted by returning players Kewan Lacy and Trinidad Chambliss. Ole Miss will contend with a challenging schedule, as they will face several other top-ranked teams from the SEC, including Georgia, Texas, and LSU. These matchups could heavily influence their chances for a return to the College Football Playoff.
- •Ole Miss ranked No. 9 in the 2026 AP preseason poll.
- •The Rebels made it to the national semi-final last season.
- •Kewan Lacy and Trinidad Chambliss return for the upcoming season.
- •Ole Miss's schedule includes multiple top 25 opponents.
- •Head coach Pete Golding is under significant preseason expectations.
- 6:38 PMYahoo Sports — Preseason AP Poll puts Ole Miss in top 10
"A lot of preseason expectations for first year head coach Pete Golding and his rebuilt Ole Miss squad
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