This article was originally published on www.si.com/college/olemiss as Ole Miss Football Makes Multiple Impressive Hires As Pete Golding's Staff Takes Shape. Ole Miss head coach Pete Golding is navigating the early phases of his tenure as the shot-caller in Oxford with multiple splash hires being added to his staff.

Sumrall outlined a normal game-week routine following final exams, noting the team practiced Saturday, took Sunday off as required and resumed a regular Monday schedule.

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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.

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The majority of Ole Miss' defensive staff also remains intact for the postseason. The Rebels announced former defensive coordinator Pete Golding as their permanent head coach, and he figures to retain select assistants for 2026. Secondary coach Bryan Brown, for one, will stay as Golding's defensive coordinator.