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Pete Golding Gets Blunt on ‘Chaotic’ Season Amid Ole Miss Staff Shakeup

Pete Golding Gets Blunt on ‘Chaotic’ Season Amid Ole Miss Staff Shakeup

Summary

Ole Miss Rebels' head coach Pete Golding is getting ready for a big semifinal game against the Miami Hurricanes in the College Football Playoff. Golding is new to the head coaching position this season after Lane Kiffin left Ole Miss, causing changes in the coaching staff. Despite the challenges, Golding is focused on preparing the team without making excuses.

Key Facts

  • Pete Golding is the Ole Miss Rebels' head coach, facing Miami Hurricanes in the College Football Playoff semifinals.
  • The game will be held at the Fiesta Bowl, and the winner will compete for the national championship.
  • Lane Kiffin left Ole Miss to become the head coach at LSU, leading to changes in the Ole Miss coaching staff.
  • Joe Cox and George McDonald will not be part of the Ole Miss coaching staff for the Fiesta Bowl.
  • Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss is eligible to return for another season following a successful appeal.
  • Charlie Weis Jr., Kiffin's offensive coordinator, was allowed to return to assist in coaching Ole Miss during their CFP run.
  • The Ole Miss team is focused on preparation and not getting distracted by the coaching changes that have occurred.

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