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NCAA Investigates Ole Miss for Alleged Player Tampering

1/31/2026

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The NCAA is investigating Ole Miss for alleged tampering involving Luke Ferrelli, a linebacker transferred from Clemson.
Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney accused Ole Miss and coach Pete Golding of blatant tampering while Ferrelli was enrolled at Clemson.
The investigation has expanded to Fresno State, where Ole Miss allegedly contacted receiver Josiah Freeman.
Urban Meyer criticized the NCAA's enforcement capabilities.
The NCAA confirmed it will investigate all credible tampering claims.

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The NCAA is investigating Ole Miss for alleged tampering involving Luke Ferrelli, a linebacker transferred from Clemson.
Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney accused Ole Miss and coach Pete Golding of blatant tampering while Ferrelli was enrolled at Clemson.
The investigation has expanded to Fresno State, where Ole Miss allegedly contacted receiver Josiah Freeman.
Urban Meyer criticized the NCAA's enforcement capabilities.
The NCAA confirmed it will investigate all credible tampering claims.