A puff of white smoke finally rose from Oxford, Miss., Sunday when Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin announced he was departing after six seasons to become LSU’s new coach. The Rebels are primed for a College Football Playoff appearance and a shot at the national title, which made the school act quickly with its succession plan.
Ole Miss announced that defensive coordinator and inside linebackers coach Pete Golding will take over as coach, effective immediately for the forthcoming postseason run. Athletic director Keith Carter released a statement on the groundbreaking change to the college football landscape and Ole Miss’ plan moving forward with Golding taking over.
