Pete Golding reveals details about Lane Kiffin departure, promotion to Ole Miss coach
Pete Golding opened up on Lane Kiffin's departure from Ole Miss football for LSU, and when he took his first head coaching job
OXFORD — Ole Miss football coach Pete Golding revealed details about the week that led to him getting his first head coaching job. He was in the dark for much of it. Golding joined ESPN college football analyst Greg McElroy's " Always College Football " podcast on April 13.
The pair discussed former Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin's departure for LSU on Nov. 30 after the 2025 regular season. Golding, the former Ole Miss defensive coordinator, was announced as the Rebels permanent head coach the same day.
It's the first time Golding, 42, has been a head coach. Golding said he rode with Kiffin in a van from Starkville to Oxford after the 2025 Egg Bowl on Nov. 28.
With Florida and LSU rumors swirling, Golding still couldn't get a bead on Kiffin's plans. "I still couldn't get a real feel, because I was with him the whole time," Golding said on the podcast. "It was like, 'Hey, Tuesday I'm going to Florida.