In the College Football Playoff, Dan Lanning, Mario Cristobal, Pete Golding and Curt Cignetti have all served as assistants under Saban 🔥 Each of Saban's disciples talk about their experiences and favorite memories working under the coach considered the greatest of all time. pic.twitter.com/mROOtgKhqN

The former Saban assistant joined ESPN's College GameDay to discuss one of his most memorable moments from his time spent working under the legendary coach.

Ole Miss is a family affair for Pete Golding. In November 2025, Pete was named the new head football coach of the Ole Miss Rebels, and joined his wife, Carolyn Golding, who is an alumna of the university and now an adjunct faculty member there.

Ole Miss head coach Pete Golding gave a blunt response regarding all the chaos surrounding the Rebels and their staff this season.

Ole Miss coach Pete Golding sits down with Marty Smith to recount his career in football leading up to being Lane Kiffin's successor.

Following Kiffin’s departure, defensive coordinator Pete Golding was elevated to head coach and led the Rebels to victories over Tulane and Georgia in the CFP. Now, Golding and Ole Miss will face Miami on Thursday with a trip to the national championship game on the line.

Your guide to understanding one of the most successful coaching trees in college football. How Nick Saban is still impacting colllege football.

Pete Golding's pregame words before Ole Miss' Sugar Bowl comeback traced back to a team chapel service. Players reveal faith's growing role.

Highest-paid college football coaches: Where Curt Cignetti, Mario Cristobal, Dan Lanning, Pete Golding rank in 2026 originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. While a highly-paid head coach is usually indicative of a college football program's success, that's not always the case.