Pete Golding

Biography

Pete Golding was named the 40th head coach in Ole Miss football history on Nov. 30, 2025. Golding takes over one of the Southeastern Conferences’ top teams of the 2020s after a brilliant career as a defensive guru in the SEC over the last decade. Golding has orchestrated several dominant Ole Miss defenses since arriving in Oxford in 2023, including a school-record pass rush in 2024, and with the Rebels he has mentored eight NFL Draft picks. Golding – who owns nearly two decades of defensive coaching experience – cut his teeth in the SEC as a key member of Nick Saban’s powerful Alabama squads as Saban’s defensive coordinator from 2018-22, which included three SEC titles in 2018, ‘20 and ‘21, as well as a national title with the Crimson Tide in 2020. “Ole Miss Football is special. Since the day I arrived, I’ve felt the passion, pride and unwavering support of Rebel Nation. This is a place where expectations are high, and football is woven into the fabric of the community. Our mission moving forward is clear: we will play with toughness, discipline and relentless effort in everything we do. We will recruit at the highest level, develop our players on and off the field, and compete every single day to bring championships to Oxford. Most importantly, we will represent this university with class and integrity. To the Ole Miss family, thank you for your support and belief. I’m excited for what’s ahead, and I can’t wait to attack this challenge together.” During his time as Ole Miss’

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