Pete Golding, the defensive coordinator for Ole Miss, has signed a new three-year contract extension averaging $2.61 million per year, ranking among the top four in college football. His salary for the upcoming season is $2.55 million. Under Golding, Ole Miss enjoyed a record-setting season, finishing second in scoring defense and leading the nation in sacks. Despite losing several key defensive players, Golding anticipates the 2025 defense to maintain a high-performance level with recent recruits and transfers.
Golding will make $2.55 million this season, $2.6 million in 2026 and $2.7 million in 2027, positioning him among the highest-paid defensive coordinators.
The Rebels finished second nationally in scoring defense (14.4 points per game) and led the country in sacks per game with a school-record 52.
Ole Miss is losing nine players who started on defense, including five NFL draft selections, yet Golding believes the 2025 defense can match last year’s performance.
Golding's new contract averages $2.61 million annually, making him the second highest-paid assistant coach overall in college football in 2025.
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