Ole Miss’ Quiet Playoff Contender | Ole Miss Rebels Football News

Ole Miss football rolls into 2026 with a new head coach, Pete Golding, but the roster is loaded with playoff-tested talent from their historic 2025 run — their first-ever College Football Playoff appearance, capped by two wins before a tough Fiesta Bowl loss. Despite that success, preseason hype is muted: Golding’s unproven as a full-time head coach, even though he masterfully steered the team through chaos last year. His defensive acumen and player retention skills are praised, but the offensive staff that built the star QB and RB duo is gone — and he’s now facing his first full SEC season under pressure. Vegas has slashed their win projection to 7.5, down from 13 last year. Still, don’t sleep on them: a dynamic backfield, a stout defense, and a smooth transition could make them a dark horse contender again. 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.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c71b34187fd10594