While Kiffin is gone, offensive coordinator Charlie Weis Jr. is back with the Rebels for the playoff before he, too, ultimately leaves for LSU. Former defensive coordinator Pete Golding was announced as the team's new head coach, giving some stability to the program before its playoff date.

New for 2026 is a nine-game conference schedule with three annual opponents. Mississippi State's annual opponents are Ole Miss, Alabama and Vanderbilt. The Crimson Tide will play at Davis Wade Stadium on Oct. 3.

The NCAA Transfer Portal window is right around the corner with Pete Golding and the Ole Miss Rebels set to be active across the two-week stretch. No. 6 Ole Mis

The soothing Southern vocals of David Kellum guide you through this nostalgic take on where Ole Miss has been and is now at the precipice of college football history. The No. 6 Rebels (11-1, 7-1 SEC) are awaiting its first College Football Playoff game against 11-seed Tulane (11-2, 7-1 AAC) on Dec. 20 at 2:30 p.m. CT.

Ole Miss issued a request for proposal that seeks a development partner for building on 25 acres around Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, per a report

Pete Golding and Co. will look to get the talented defensive back to campus this offseason, piquing his interest.