Ole Miss' Pete Golding Sends Blunt Message on Moving Forward After LSU Win

Pete Golding and the Ole Miss Rebels secured a significant victory over Lane Kiffin and the LSU Tigers, marking one of the most highly-anticipated college football games of the 2026 season. This win is a crucial step forward for the Rebels, but Golding emphasizes the importance of moving on from the LSU game and focusing on their upcoming matchup against the Florida Gators.

"I know everybody else had that [LSU] game circled," Golding stated, "there’s nothing about winning a game in September that makes your season." The Rebels must now prove their worth in the coming weeks, with Florida presenting a formidable opponent. Golding acknowledges Florida's strong preparation and coaching, stating, "Jon Sumrall and Florida don’t give a [expletive] about any of that.

They’re going to be ready to play, they’re really well coached, they’ve got really good players." Ole Miss currently holds the No. 4 ranking in the nation following their impressive 3-0 start to the season. However, the Rebels face a challenging task as they head to Gainesville as underdogs against the No. 21-ranked Gators. The Saturday game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium is set to kick off at 3:30 p.m. ET.