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Ole Miss coach Pete Golding has moved on, calls Lane Kiffin 'the ex' who's always going to come up
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Eddie Pells, Associated Press , KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· July 22, 2026
· 4 min read
Unearthed at Ole Miss after an offseason filled with tales of betrayal, unkept promises and watching college football's ugly underbelly tearing at the fabric of an institution came this surprise from the new coach there, Pete Golding: “I have no ill will toward Coach Kiffin,” Golding said Wednesd...
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Key takeaway It also gave Golding a spot at the podium in Tampa, where he opened up and became an early favorite to “win” the 38th version of the SEC's annual preseason football gabfest.
Why this matters in The Piney Point
Piney Point Village residents who follow college football are likely keeping a close eye on the developments at Ole Miss, particularly given the program's recent success and the departure of Lane Kiffin. With the Rebels set to host Kiffin's new team, LSU, on September 19, local fans may be interested in seeing how the team performs under new coach Pete Golding. The presence of talented players like Trinidad Chambliss and Kewan Lacy, who have launched Heisman Trophy campaigns, adds to the excitement. As the college football season approaches, Piney Point Village residents can expect to see plenty of discussion about the Rebels and their chances of repeating last year's success. The fact that Ole Miss is looking to build on a 13-2 record and a trip to the national semifinals will likely be a major topic of conversation among local football fans.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 22, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? Unearthed at Ole Miss after an offseason filled with tales of betrayal, unkept promises and watching college football's ugly underbelly tearing at the fabric of an institution came this surprise from the new coach there, Pete Golding: “I have no ill will toward Coach Kiffin,” Golding said Wednesd...
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