Perkins’ Pressure to Lead Ole Miss Defense | Ole Miss Rebels Football News

Ole Miss is primed for a breakout 2026 season, riding the momentum from their historic playoff run—now under first-year coach Pete Golding’s leadership. The spotlight’s on linebacker Suntarine Perkins, whose explosive 2024 campaign (10.5 sacks) set the SEC on fire, but whose 2025 dip to 4.5 sacks demands a rebound. With Kam Franklin also stepping up, Perkins must lead the defense back to elite pass-rushing form if Ole Miss hopes to repeat as playoff contenders. 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/dd80df17278a383a