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Ole Miss HC Pete Golding Gets Honest About CFP After Lane Kiffin Exit

Ole Miss HC Pete Golding Gets Honest About CFP After Lane Kiffin Exit

Summary

Pete Golding has become the head coach of the Ole Miss Rebels after Lane Kiffin's departure. Ole Miss will compete in the College Football Playoff (CFP), giving Golding a major opportunity to lead the team. Golding focuses on team preparation, emphasizing that who leads the team onto the field is less important than their readiness and performance.

Key Facts

  • Lane Kiffin left Ole Miss to become the head coach of the LSU Tigers.
  • Pete Golding is the new head coach of the Ole Miss Rebels football team.
  • Ole Miss is participating in the College Football Playoff (CFP).
  • Golding canceled his introduction press conference to keep the focus on the team.
  • He believes the team's preparation and attitude are more important than who the coach is.
  • Ole Miss will face Tulane in their first CFP game on December 20.
  • Golding has experience as a defensive coordinator and emphasizes strong preparation.
  • Ole Miss is favored to win against Tulane by 16.5 points according to betting odds.

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