🚨 WARNING: Pete Golding's Defense KEY for Ole Miss as SPRING BEGINS | All Eyes on John David Baker for 2026

Can Ole Miss’s high-powered offense carry them to the College Football Playoff, or will defensive questions hold them back? Steven Willis breaks down the Rebels’ biggest spring storylines: Caden Moss trending toward committing, Pete Golding’s challenge at defensive coordinator, and the battle to solidify the secondary. With stars like Trinidad Chambliss and Kewan Lacy leading the way on offense and John David Baker orchestrating the attack, expectations are sky-high in Oxford. Key topics include whether the revamped cornerback and safety group can hold up against SEC foes, why Jay Crawford’s transfer is pivotal, and how the linebacker rotation could make or break key games against Louisville and LSU. Plus, recruiting buzz around top prospect Caden Moss and a review of the Lady Rebels’ tough NCAA Tournament exit. Can this roster address last season’s weaknesses and deliver on playoff promises?