India, Dec. 1 -- Ole Miss Rebels have officially announced their defensive coordinator Pete Golding is getting the head coach position. This comes after the in-demand Lane Kiffin made a messy exit for LSU.

Golding is the 40th head coach at Ole Miss, and after taking on the mantle, he said, "Ole Miss Football is special. Since the day I arrived, I've felt the passion, pride and unwavering support of Rebel Nation. This is a place where expectations are high, and football is woven into the fabric of the community. Our mission moving forward is clear: we will play with toughness, discipline and relentless effort in everything we do. We will recruit at the highest level, develop our players on and off the field, and compete every single day t...