John Macon Gillespie

Joined: Sep 3, 2021

John Macon Gillespie has a journalism background spanning 10 years and earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in journalism from the University of Mississippi in 2020 and 2022, respectively. His experience in the field includes work on the Ole Miss beat for nine years and high school sports coverage in the state of Mississippi for the Calhoun County Journal. He is currently a columnist for Ole Miss On SI and a high school journalism teacher in North Mississippi.

Oct 24, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) scores a rushing touchdown during the first half against the Mississippi Rebels at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

Oct 17, 2026; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi Rebels running back Kewan Lacy (5) leaps over Missouri Tigers cornerback Chris Graves Jr. (1) during the first half at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Oct 10, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Mississippi Rebels head coach Pete Golding paces the sideline against the Vanderbilt Commodores during the second half at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Sep 26, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Mississippi Rebels quarterback Trinidad Chambliss (6) looks to throw on the move against the Florida Gators during the second half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

Sep 26, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators safety DJ Coleman (33) breaks up a pass to Mississippi Rebels wide receiver Samari Reed (81) during the first half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

The Ole Miss Rebels did not put on a good show in The Swamp on Saturday.

Sep 19, 2026; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi Rebels linebacker Suntarine Perkins (4) speaks with Louisiana State Tigers head coach Lane Kiffin after the game at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

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The Ole Miss Rebels earned some revenge over their former head coach on Saturday night.

Sep 12, 2026; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; LSU Tigers head coach Lane Kiffin reacts to an intercept by Louisiana Tech Bulldogs during the first half at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

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Former Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin is returning to Oxford on Saturday night as the head man of the LSU Tigers.

Sep 6, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Mississippi Rebels head coach Pete Golding on the sidelines against the Louisville Cardinals during the second quarter at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

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Pete Golding gave his immediate reaction to the Rebels' narrow win over Louisville on Sunday night.

Dec 20, 2025; Oxford, MS, USA; Mississippi Rebels quarterback Trinidad Chambliss (6) fakes the hand off to running back Kewan Lacy (5) against the Tulane Green Wave during the first half of a game at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

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The Ole Miss Rebels return a lot of star power to their 2026 roster, meaning this isn't a normal first-year rebuild for Pete Golding.

Oct 26, 2024; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets linebacker Tah'j Butler (15) reacts after a play during the third quarter against the Virginia Tech Hokies at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images

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One of Tah'j Butler's biggest selling points on Ole Miss out of the transfer portal was fallen teammate Corey Adams.

Jan 8, 2026; Glendale, AZ, USA; Mississippi Rebels wide receiver Deuce Alexander (11) 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

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The Ole Miss Rebels are hoping for another College Football Playoff run in 2026, but there are still questions surrounding the roster as fall camp presses on.

Jan 1, 2026; New Orleans, LA, USA; Mississippi Rebels head coach Pete Golding (center) huddles with players during the second half of the 2026 Sugar Bowl and quarterfinal game of the College Football Playoff against the Georgia Bulldogs at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images

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The Ole Miss Rebels are in a new era at head coach, and that comes with some changes in mindset.

Jul 22, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Ole Miss Rebels head coach Pete Golding speaks to the press during SEC Football Kickoff Media Day at the Tampa Marriott. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Pete Golding is entering a new era as the Ole Miss Rebels' head coach, and with that comes a new set of challenges.

Aug 30, 2025; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi Rebels linebacker Suntarine Perkins (4) waits for the snap during the first quarter against the Georgia State Panthers at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Ole Miss Rebels senior linebacker Suntarine Perkins is set for a big year in Oxford.

Dec 20, 2025; Oxford, MS, USA; Mississippi Rebels quarterback Trinidad Chambliss (6) and running back Kewan Lacy (5) warm up prior to a game against the Tulane Green Wave at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

The Ole Miss Rebels appear to be undervalued entering the 2026 football season.

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

Pete Golding is relatively new to the head coaching scene at Ole Miss, but he already has the approval of one of the best players in school history.