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Ole Miss’ Run Defense Make-or-Break | Ole Miss Rebels Football News

Ole Miss’ Run Defense Make-or-Break | Ole Miss Rebels Football News

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Ole Miss is firing up for 2026 with new head coach Pete Golding, a playoff vet ready to lead a team loaded with returning stars like QB Trinidad Chambliss and RB Kewan Lacy—no full rebuild needed. But the biggest hurdle? Their porous run defense, which ranked fifth in the SEC for rushing yards allowed last year and crumbled in the playoff semifinal. To fix it, they’ve brought in a behemoth defensive lineman—6’5”, 355 lbs—to clog lanes and shut down the ground game. If they want another deep playoff run, stopping the run is non-negotiable.

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