Ole Miss Ranked Third in SEC | Ole Miss Rebels Football News

Ole Miss kicks off 2026 with high hopes, ranked third in the SEC preseason — sandwiched between Texas and Georgia — as first-year coach Pete Golding takes the reins after a playoff win over Kirby Smart’s Bulldogs. Despite Lane Kiffin’s departure, the Rebels’ foundation remains strong, echoing their surprise run to the playoff semifinals last year despite starting at 21st. With Texas also chasing big expectations, the real test begins when the regular season hits — because preseason rankings? They’re just a starting point. 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/223239f2a0ee7a23