Pete Golding earns respect as Ole Miss head coach ahead of season opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 10:03 AM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Pete Golding begins his first full season as Ole Miss' head coach ranked No. 10 in the preseason poll. Taking over after Lane Kiffin's exit to LSU, Golding aims to shape the program, winning over players with his down-to-earth coaching style. The Rebels will face Louisville on Sept. 6 at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. Golding's unconventional persona and genuine approach have already made a strong impact in the locker room.
- •Golding is Ole Miss' head coach after Lane Kiffin's departure.
- •The Rebels are ranked No. 10 in the preseason poll.
- •First game is against Louisville on Sept. 6.
- •Golding's coaching style is described as down-to-earth and relatable.
- •He previously coached defensive backs at Southern Miss and Alabama.
- 10:03 AMYahoo Sports — Ole Miss' Pete Golding is the unapologetically unpolished coach. Players love him for it
"First-year Ole Miss football coach Pete Golding has an unpolished persona that sticks out. It's earned him a reputation as the ultimate player's coach
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