College football analyst doesn’t believe 2026 will be Ole Miss’ year under new head coach
Ole Miss coach Pete Golding enters 2026 with high expectations, but Paul Finebaum believes the first full season after Lane Kiffin's exit could be tough.
The college football season is just around the corner, and Ole Miss is among the teams hoping to make a return to the College Football Playoff. Following a memorable run to the semifinals of the 2025 playoffs, some may have anticipated the Rebels to continue their success to the national championship game. However, the path ahead may prove more challenging.
Ole Miss' head coach, Lane Kiffin, departed midway through their playoff run to take the LSU job. Pete Golding, the new head coach, will be tasked with maintaining the program's momentum. Paul Finebaum, a sports analyst, acknowledges Golding's potential but believes 2026 could be a year of significant transition for the first-year coach.
Finebaum suggests the upcoming Louisville game will be a crucial test for Golding, as it is a challenging matchup he has not faced before. While Finebaum believes Golding has the potential to succeed, he acknowledges that dealing with the talent on the opposing team later in the season could present remarkable challenges.
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