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Ole Miss Coaches Set for Fiesta Bowl Despite LSU Moves

1/8/2026

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Ole Miss head coach Pete Golding said running backs coach Kevin Smith and offensive coordinator Charlie Weis Jr. will coach the Rebels in the Fiesta Bowl against Miami, despite their new roles with LSU.
Tight ends coach Joe Cox and wide receivers coach George McDonald will not join the team.
The NCAA's rule change allowing larger coaching staffs is aiding Ole Miss in this transition.

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Ole Miss head coach Pete Golding said running backs coach Kevin Smith and offensive coordinator Charlie Weis Jr. will coach the Rebels in the Fiesta Bowl against Miami, despite their new roles with LSU.
Tight ends coach Joe Cox and wide receivers coach George McDonald will not join the team.
The NCAA's rule change allowing larger coaching staffs is aiding Ole Miss in this transition.