Pete Golding is the current Ole Miss head football coach, having been promoted to the role following Lane Kiffin’s departure after the 2025 regular season.

Who is the head coach?

  • Ole Miss announced Pete Golding as its head football coach on November 30, 2025, naming him the 40th head coach in program history.
  • Golding took over immediately after Lane Kiffin left to accept another head coaching job, and he is leading the Rebels into the College Football Playoff.

Background on Pete Golding

  • Before his promotion, Golding served as Ole Miss’ defensive coordinator from 2023 onward, developing a reputation as an elite defensive mind and recruiter.
  • At the time of his promotion he was 41 years old and a first-time head coach, stepping into the CFP spotlight against Tulane in the first round.

Context after Lane Kiffin

  • Lane Kiffin spent six seasons as Ole Miss head coach, going 54–19 and turning the Rebels into a consistent national contender before departing for another job.
  • His exit followed weeks of speculation and rumors linking him to major openings such as Florida and LSU, which set the stage for Golding’s elevation.

What’s next for Ole Miss

  • Golding’s tenure begins with immediate pressure and opportunity, as he leads a top-10 Ole Miss team into the expanded College Football Playoff.
  • Local and national coverage has framed his hiring as a pivotal moment, with some wondering if he can replicate a Steve Fisher–style championship run as a newly elevated coach.

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