Benji Haire

Joined: May 1, 2026

Benji Haire is a sports writer covering the SEC and Ole Miss. Based in Mississippi, Haire provides an on-the-ground perspective around Ole Miss, blending daily coverage with deeper analysis of the issues shaping the program and conference. Away from the keyboard, he spends time on the golf course or camping with his family.

Jan 8, 2026; Glendale, AZ, USA; Mississippi Rebels head coach Pete Golding against the Miami Hurricanes during the 2026 Fiesta Bowl and semifinal game of the College Football Playoff at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Recruiting

Jun 1, 2025; Oxford, MS, USA; Mississippi Rebels head coach Mike Bianco looks on during the sixth inning against the Murray State Racers. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Baseball

Ole Miss Rebels infielder Judd Utermark (27) bats against the Southern Miss Golden Eagles at Pete Taylor Park in Hattiesburg, Miss., on Mar. 10, 2026.

Baseball

Ole Miss outfielder Tristan Bissetta (32) and Ole Miss infielder Brayden Randle (1) celebrate after Bissetta hits a grand slam in the ninth inning during a NCAA baseball game between Tennessee and Ole Miss at Lindsey Nelson Stadium on April 18, 2026.

Baseball

A brief breakdown of the key matchups for Ole Miss baseball's opening game.

Baseball

Ole Miss enters the weekend led by Hunter Elliott, but younger contributors with postseason experience could quietly provide another advantage against Arizona State.

Oct 16, 2021; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Mississippi Rebels helmet on the field before a game between the Tennessee Volunteers and Mississippi Rebels at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bryan Lynn-Imagn Images

Football

Ole Miss offensive coordinator John David Baker and defensive coordinator Bryan Brown face different expectations under Pete Golding in 2026.

Ole Miss Head Coach Pete Golding speaks during a CFP and Fiesta Bowl press conference at the JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa, in Scottsdale, Ariz., on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026.

Football

Pete Golding responds to Lane Kiffin comments at SEC Spring Meetings.

Baseball

Ole Miss baseball faces Arizona State in the NCAA Regional opener in Lincoln with Game 1 pitching decision looming over entire weekend.

Ole Miss running back Kewan Lacy (5) celebrates after scoreing a touchdown during the CFP Fiesta Bowl against Miami at the State Farm Stadium, in Glendale, Ariz., on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026.

Football

Ole Miss running back told On3 he never considered transferring.

May 30, 2025; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi Rebels infielder Judd Utermark (27) and infielder Will Furniss (36) react after a home run during the third inning against the Murray State Racers. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Baseball

Ole Miss heads to Lincoln, Nebraska for the NCAA regionals. While the Rebels sound confident, history shows postseason success has been elusive on the road under Mike Bianco.

Baseball

Ole Miss begins its NCAA Tournament run in the (REGIONAL NAME), led by Mike Bianco in his 20th postseason appearance. Austin Fawley and Cade Townsend could determine the Rebels' path after an inconsistent SEC season.

Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss (6) celebrates a play during the CFP Fiesta Bowl against Miami at the State Farm Stadium, in Glendale, Ariz., on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026.

Football

A look into how recruiting and offensive scheme changed the way Ole Miss views the QB position.

Jan 1, 2026; New Orleans, LA, USA; Mississippi Rebels players pour Gatorade on head coach Pete Golding near the end of the fourth quarter during the 2026 Sugar Bowl and quarterfinal game of the College Football Playoff against the Georgia Bulldogs at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Football

Does expanding the playoff close the gap Ole Miss has created to seperate itself from the middle of the league.

Football

ESPN reports that the NCAA is investigating Ole Miss for tampering accusations, but with the current state of college athletics, can the NCAA really do anything?

Baseball

Ole Miss baseball enters the NCAA Regionals with a chance to get its pitching staff rested.

Benji Haire

Joined: May 1, 2026

Ole Miss Adds Another Building Block to Its 2027 Recruiting Class

Ole Miss Coach Mike Bianco's Aggressive Decisions Changed the Game vs. Arizona State

Judd Utermark Makes Ole Miss Baseball History With Monster HR in Lincoln Regional

Ole Miss Starting Pitchers and Lineup for Regional Game Against Nebraska

Baseball

Ole Miss Starting Pitchers and Lineup vs. Arizona State in NCAA Regionals

Baseball

Ole Miss' Biggest Regional Bonus Might Not Come From Its Veterans

Football

Which Ole Miss Coordinator Faces The Most Pressure Entering 2026?

Football

Pete Golding Weighs In on Lane Kiffin Remarks as Ole Miss Narrative Returns

Baseball

Ole Miss Baseball Faces Its Biggest Decision in Lincoln

Football

Kewan Lacy Explains Why He Never Entered the Transfer Portal After Lane Kiffin's Exit

Baseball

Ole Miss Baseball Begins NCAA Run in Lincoln as Road History Looms

Baseball

Ole Miss Baseball Opens NCAA Tournament Run with Familiar Pressure, High Stakes

The Quarterback Blueprint That Changed Ole Miss Football Forever

Why College Football Playoff Expansion Would Help Ole Miss

Ole Miss Football's Tampering Claim Could Become NCAA's Defining Test Case

Ole Miss Pitching Staff Gets Crucial Reset Ahead of NCAA Regionals