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Ole Miss Promotes Pete Golding as Defensive Play Caller

4/10/2026

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Pete Golding will continue to call Ole Miss’s defensive plays in 2026, influenced by Oklahoma coach Brent Venables.
Golding was initially hesitant to be head coach, but changed his mind after Venables' input.
Golding was promoted after Lane Kiffin's departure and brings a Nick Saban era defense.
He elevated Bryan Brown to defensive coordinator while handling recruiting duties, as Ole Miss eyes a return to the College Football Playoff.

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Story summary

Pete Golding will continue to call Ole Miss’s defensive plays in 2026, influenced by Oklahoma coach Brent Venables.
Golding was initially hesitant to be head coach, but changed his mind after Venables' input.
Golding was promoted after Lane Kiffin's departure and brings a Nick Saban era defense.
He elevated Bryan Brown to defensive coordinator while handling recruiting duties, as Ole Miss eyes a return to the College Football Playoff.