Just days later, Ferrelli re-entered the portal (reported Jan. 22) and committed to Ole Miss. Swinney specifically named head coach Pete Golding and general manager Austin Thomas. On Wednesday, former head coach Urban Meyer, on The Triple Option podcast, said if Swinney’s evidence is solid, the case “should be a one-week investigation,” urging direct campus interviews and a swift outcome. Ole Miss head coach Pete Golding runs off the field during warmups before the CFP Fiesta Bowl at the State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. After building a reputation as a respected SEC defensive mind in Tuscaloosa, he took over as defensive coordinator at Ole Miss in 2023.