Column: Pete Golding needs to find a competitive edge

Head coach Pete Golding has been a good leader for Ole Miss Football. He took the reins when chaos was at its highest and led the Rebels to success in a short period of time.

His predecessor Lane Kiffin was a lot to deal with. Kiffin is known for his drama and fire. When Golding took the head coaching job, he chose to be the opposite — team-focused and levelheaded.

Now that the 2026 season has started to unfold, it seems Golding may have leaned into the chill and easygoing persona a bit too much. He needs to find a stronger competitive edge.

At the end of the day, Golding is the leader of this team. He prepares the Rebels for games each Saturday and sets the tone in the building. If Golding is…