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Ole Miss hires John David Baker as OC — LIVE reaction + other staff matters

Ben Garrettby: Ben Garrett6 hours agoSpiritBen

The Pete Golding era at Ole Miss is in full swing.

Golding on Tuesday named John David Baker as the Rebels’ new offensive coordinator. In today’s episode of Game Runs Deep, Sudu Upadhyay and Ben Garrett break down why JDB was the right hire, the Lane-Kiffin-like scheme he’s bringing to Oxford and more.

How will Ole Miss keep its offensive identity intact after Kiffin’s departure?

Plus, at look at the Rebels’ College Football Playoff showdown with Tulane, how the roster and staff are stabilizing, and what still needs to happen before kickoff. Sudu and Ben also react to Utah partnering with a private equity firm to operate its athletic department, a groundbreaking move that could reshape the future of college sports. 

THE RUNDOWN

• CFP talk
• Which teams we trust the most heading into postseason play
• Live audience questions on the portal, staff hires, player movement and more

Game Runs Deep takes you inside college athletics with sharp analysis, bold takes, and plenty of personality. The show blends Sudu and Ben’s perspectives, and features conversations featuring past and current athletes, delivering insights, stories, and unfiltered debates that capture the passion of college sports. 

Because here, the game doesn’t just matter—it runs deep. Subscribe now: https://open.spotify.com/show/28pATo2ICNzVK4gQCvtw0L?si=f86f7311a18745ae

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