Ole Miss Defense in Flux | Ole Miss Rebels Football News

Ole Miss crushed Charlotte 41-9, but the defense’s shaky late-game performances reveal a growing concern—especially the secondary, which struggled again after similar issues against Louisville. With key players like safety Sharif Denson and cornerback Antonio Kite sidelined, the unit has been patched together with inconsistent backups, leading to frequent rotations (nine different DBs played against Charlotte) and lack of cohesion. Coach Pete Golding knows the urgency: when Denson and Kite return, they’ll need to lock down starting roles fast. Against SEC powerhouses like LSU, Ole Miss can’t afford to keep experimenting—stability and chemistry are non-negotiable if they want to survive conference play. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.si.com/college/olemiss/football/the-biggest-decision-pete-golding-got-wrong-against-charlotte-will-matter-vs-lsu More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a1b6ad87525a3987 Report issues to [email protected].