# Pete Golding Builds Ole Miss Championship Identity

> Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss led Rebels to 3-0, but injuries and defense flaws threatened their championship hopes.
- Title: Pete Golding Builds Ole Miss Championship Identity | Shortify
- Summary: Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss led Rebels to 3-0, but injuries and defense flaws threatened their championship hopes. Ole Miss head coach Pete Golding…
- Keywords: ole miss, pete golding, trinidad chambliss, ole miss rebels, college football, college football playoff, kewan lacy, maki frasier, mizzou, texas longhorns, sports, Pete
- Source: Ole Miss Rebels On SI — https://si.com/college/olemiss/football/pete-golding-is-giving-ole-miss-a-championship-caliber-identity
- Published: 2026-10-19T14:50:19+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: ole miss, pete golding, trinidad chambliss, ole miss rebels, college football, college football playoff, kewan lacy, maki frasier, mizzou, texas longhorns, sports
## Rebels' Early Success
After three games, quarterback Trinidad Chambliss led Ole Miss to 3-0 with nine touchdowns and nearly 1,000 yards.
## Week 4 Loss to Florida
Ole Miss lost 52-28 to Florida due to slow start, bad defense, and running back Kewan Lacy's injury.
## Defensive Improvements
Ole Miss defense improved significantly, holding Vanderbilt to under three yards per carry and Missouri to just 1.5 yards per carry.
## Run Game Productivity
Kewan Lacy rushed for 122 yards against Missouri, with backup Makhi Frazier also rushing for over 100 yards.
## Injury Impact on Lacy
Kewan Lacy's health determines whether Ole Miss can sustain their run game performance.
## Next Game Challenge
Ole Miss faces No. 19 Texas Longhorns in Austin with six games left to aim for College Football Playoff berth.
## Playoff Target
If Ole Miss repeats their performance, they could earn another College Football Playoff spot with six games remaining.
## Key takeaway

Ole Miss head coach Pete Golding improved defense and run game after early losses, aiming for College Football Playoff berth with six games left.