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Grove Collective executive director Walker Jones says the FBI came through Ole Miss to check for bugs during Lane Kiffin’s departure to LSU, describing a chaotic transition with split staff and separate communications; Ole Miss coach Pete Golding downplayed extraordinary FBI involvement, while Kiffin defended his decision to move to LSU.
Former Ole Miss tight end Dae'Quan Wright, who entered the NCAA transfer portal, has been waived by the Cleveland Browns and could enroll at LSU if he clears NFL waivers, a move highlighted by Schefter as the first active NFL player to enter the college portal amid a Louisiana court ruling easing eligibility restrictions; Wright had 39 receptions for 635 yards and five touchdowns in his final Ole Miss season.
A pending legal ruling could allow Browns tight end Dae’Quan Wright to return to Ole Miss, while Cleveland keeps him on its 90-man roster and waits to see if he can practice ahead of the third preseason game, with the decision potentially reshaping his roster status.
Former Ole Miss tight end Dae'Quan Wright, now with the Browns' practice squad, became the first active NFL player to enter the college transfer portal, signaling a potential return to college football amid a Louisiana court ruling that could influence eligibility rules; the move could open a window for NFL players on rosters to pursue another college season (with NIL or revenue-sharing deals) as several others are rumored to follow.
A temporary restraining order in a lawsuit against the NCAA could allow Browns tight end Dae’Quan Wright to return to Ole Miss for another season, potentially prompting his release from Cleveland as the team adjusts its tight-end depth.
The University of Mississippi filed civil lawsuits against former Ole Miss players Devin Harper and Princewill Umanmielen for breach of contract, seeking nearly $1 million combined under revenue-sharing agreements that require repayment if players depart before fulfilling their commitments after transferring to LSU following Lane Kiffin's departure.
At SEC media days, Lane Kiffin unveiled a social media blackout as part of his ongoing 'Personal Growth' arc, saying deleting apps helps reduce comparison and distraction. The piece notes that each self-improvement phase in Kiffin's career has been followed by controversy, citing his turbulent coaching moves (Raiders, Tennessee, USC, Alabama, Ole Miss to LSU) and contentious remarks about race and recruiting. It remains skeptical whether this latest chapter signals lasting change, especially with a looming Sept. 19 return game at Mississippi against LSU that will test him once again.
LSU coach Lane Kiffin says he’s quit Instagram and X after a spring challenge from his son Knox, hasn’t posted on Instagram for more than two months and hasn’t posted on X since mid-May, choosing to avoid social media to escape constant comparisons as he leads LSU following his move from Ole Miss.
Pete Golding’s first SEC media days as Ole Miss head coach quickly shed any pretense of politeness; within about 17 minutes he spoke bluntly about his relationship with Lane Kiffin, the tampering debate, and the recruiting pitch to stay players (including the line about Kiffin), defended a level playing field, and noted Ole Miss’ two CFP wins under his tenure (Tulane and Georgia) as evidence of competitiveness, while acknowledging controversy around Luke Ferrelli and possible NCAA scrutiny.
Ole Miss coach Pete Golding used SEC media days to project confidence and swagger, bluntly critiquing transfer-tampering norms while signaling his program will play by the rules. He praised his former boss Lane Kiffin, leveraged that history to keep key players from leaving, and embraced a brutal schedule (LSU, Georgia, Texas) that could propel the Rebels back into the Top 10 and CFP contention if the swagger translates into wins.
Ole Miss head coach Pete Golding delivered blunt, unfiltered remarks at SEC Media Days, breaking the usual talk-heavy script by calling tampering rules silly, acknowledging his past with Lane Kiffin, and signaling a swaggering rebuild for Ole Miss as quarterback Trinidad Chambliss’ eligibility dispute was resolved in Ole Miss’s favor.
Ole Miss coach Pete Golding used SEC media days to condemn transfer-tampering rules, arguing the system itself creates back-channel pressure and hypocrisy. He emphasized there’s no ill will toward Lane Kiffin despite Kiffin’s departure, and noted Ole Miss is under NCAA and CSC scrutiny over NIL and transfer activity, highlighting the broader tensions in modern college football recruiting and coaching moves.
The Chicago Cubs selected Ole Miss right-hander Cade Townsend with the 23rd overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft. Townsend, a 6'1", 185-pound pitcher, brings a 95-98 mph fastball and a deep five-pitch mix (cutter, slider, curve, splitter, changeup) and is viewed as a potential starter, though shoulder soreness earlier in the season adds some injury risk. The Cubs continue to lean on college pitching to replenish their system, hoping Townsend can progress quickly through the minors if his medicals check out and his control improves.
Carolina defeated Ole Miss 6-2 in the College World Series, powered by Jason DeCaro’s 6.2-inning gem with nine strikeouts and Colin Hynek’s three-run homer, plus a seventh-inning rally sparked by Carter French’s bunt and Gavin Gallaher’s RBI single to seize the lead; UNC advances to face West Virginia.
A national analyst argues that imposing harsh penalties on Ole Miss for recruiting tampering could trigger widespread panic among programs and potentially reshape how the NCAA enforces penalties.