- Program
- Ole Miss
- Level
- FBS
- In Role Since
- 2025
- Conference
- SEC
- Education
- Delta State (Degree in Business, 2005)
Profile
Pete Golding was named Ole Miss’ 40th head coach on November 30, 2025 after serving as Alabama’s defensive coordinator from 2018‑22, a span that included SEC titles in 2018, 2020 and 2021 and the 2020 national championship. Since arriving at Ole Miss in 2023 he has overseen defenses that combined for 31 interceptions, 27 forced fumbles and 19 fumble recoveries while his 2024 unit led the nation with 52 sacks and 120 tackles for loss, both program records. Golding’s Ole Miss tenure also included the program’s first College Football Playoff appearance and multiple players selected in the NFL Draft, highlighted by consensus All‑American DT Walter Nolen (No. 16 overall).
Coaching Approach
Aggressive front-seven and turnover-focused defensive architect: Alabama DC from 2018‑22 with consistently top-20 scoring defenses, then at Ole Miss produced a 2024 defense that led the FBS in sacks (52) and tackles for loss (120) and ranked SEC No. 3 in pass defense (182.6 ypg) in 2025.
Career Highlights
- Named Ole Miss head coach on November 30, 2025
- Alabama defensive coordinator from 2018‑22, part of three SEC titles (2018, 2020, 2021) and the 2020 national championship
- Ole Miss led the nation in 2024 in sacks (52) and tackles for loss (120), both program records
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