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.

Jan 1, 2026; New Orleans, LA, USA; Ole Miss Rebels place kicker Lucas Carneiro (17) celebrates with Ole Miss Rebels punter Oscar Bird (33) after kicking the game winning field goal against the Georgia Bulldogs in the second half during the 2026 Sugar Bowl and quarterfinal game of the College Football Playoff at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images

Ole Miss head coach Mike Bianco talks with members of the press after a college baseball game between Ole Miss and Southern Miss at Trustmark Park in Pearl, Miss., on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. Ole Miss defeated Southern Miss 10-3.

Ole Miss Rebels baseball players celebrate with Brayden Randle after Randle's walk-off single against the Arizona State Sun Devils in the Lincoln Regional in Lincoln, Neb., on May 29, 2026.

Jan 1, 2026; New Orleans, LA, USA; Ole Miss Rebels head coach Pete Golding smiles from the stage after defeating the Georgia Bulldogs during the 2026 Sugar Bowl and quarterfinal game of the College Football Playoff at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images

Ole Miss catcher Collin Reuter (20) runs for second base during a college baseball game between Mississippi State and Ole Miss at Trustmark Park in Pearl, Miss., on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. Mississippi State defeated Ole Miss in the Governor’s Cup 7-3.

Baseball

The Ole Miss Rebels are set for an opening round date against the bottom seed in this year's SEC Tournament in Hoover, Ala.

Dec 20, 2025; Oxford, MS, USA; Mississippi Rebels running back Kewan Lacy (5) carries the ball for a touchdown against the Tulane Green Wave during the first half of a game at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Football

Ole Miss Rebels running back Kewan Lacy is one of the team's best returning pieces in 2026. Can he replicate the success he saw in his first season in Oxford?

Jan 1, 2026; New Orleans, LA, USA; Mississippi Rebels head coach Pete Golding (center) reacts on the sidelines 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

Football

The Ole Miss Rebels are coming off the most successful football season in modern school history. Can new head coach Pete Golding keep the momentum going in 2026?

Ole Miss outfielder Ryan Moerman hits a home run against the Clemson Tigers on Feb. 16, 2025 during the Shriners Children's College Showdown in Arlington, Texas.

Baseball

Miscues and an early deficit proved to be too much for the Ole Miss Rebels to overcome on Tuesday.

Aug 31, 2024; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi Rebels quarterback Austin Simmons (13) passes the ball during the second half against the Furman Paladins at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Football

College football analyst Greg McElroy recently heaped high praise on Ole Miss quarterback Austin Simmons.

Mar 8, 2025; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Mississippi Rebels forward Jaemyn Brakefield (4) and Mississippi Rebels head coach Chris Beard looks on against the Florida Gators during the first half at Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

Basketball

Can the Ole Miss Rebels pull off some upsets in Nashville this week?

Ole Miss Rebels head coach Mike Bianco before the start of the game against the Jacksonville State Gamecocks at Swayze Field in Oxford, Miss., on March 9, 2025.

Baseball

Ole Miss Rebels head coach Mike Bianco is pleased with how his team is performing as of late. Now, they face a midweek road test at South Alabama.

Dec 26, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf (14) makes a catch against the Chicago Bears during the first quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Bartel-Imagn Images

Football

Former Ole Miss Rebels wide receiver DK Metcalf is bound for Pittsburgh.

Ole Miss Rebels outfielder Ryan Moerman celebrates after hitting a home run on March 9, 2025 against the Jacksonville State Gamecocks at Swayze Field in Oxford, Miss.

The Ole Miss Rebels had no trouble earning a series sweep on Sunday afternoon.

Ole Miss outfielder Mitchell Sanford rounds the bases after hitting a home run against Jacksonville State at Swayze Field in Oxford, Miss., on March 8, 2025.

The Ole Miss Rebels had a strong day at the plate as they routed the Jacksonville State Gamecocks 12-4 in Oxford.

Mar 1, 2025; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi Rebels head coach Chris Beard talks with guard Sean Pedulla (3) during the second half against the Oklahoma Sooners at The Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

The Ole Miss Rebels conclude their regular season with a ranked test against the Florida Gators.

Ole Miss Rebels designated hitter Hayden Federico watches as his home run leaves Oxford-University Stadium at Swayze Field on March 7, 2025 in a college baseball game against the Jacksonville State Gamecocks.

Ole Miss freshman Hayden Federico made his presence felt in Friday's win over Jacksonville State.