As the transfer portal window closes, Ole Miss is dealing with the most complicated stretch of its offseason. In this episode of Game Runs Deep, Sudu Upadhyay and Ben Garrett break down how Ole Miss is trying to close strong in the portal, including late-window movement, active negotiations, and which positions the Rebels are still targeting. The conversation focuses heavily on NIL contracts, what they actually mean, whether they can be enforced when players sign and still enter the portal, and why the lack of real rules has created total uncertainty across college football.

A major portion of the episode centers on Lane Kiffin’s post-exit behavior, including allegations of roster poaching, late-term recruiting calls, leaked contract details, and why Ole Miss is being forced to react in real time. The guys discuss why this situation feels unprecedented.

The episode also includes: -Buy-or-sell on key Ole Miss portal targets and roster pieces

-Defensive and offensive positions still in need

-Why the portal “closing” doesn’t actually end recruiting

-How Ole Miss is approaching leverage, buyouts, and roster control

In this episode of Game Runs Deep, Sudu and Ben focus on the real conversations happening right now in college football, starting with Ole Miss’ transfer portal strategy moving forward.

The guys break down:

-Who Ole Miss could look to add next in the portal

-How the staff is handling players who have already signed NIL deals but are now looking to leave

-What options schools really have in those situations

The discussion then turns national with a look at Texas spending big money in the portal, why that level of investment matters, and what it could signal about expectations and pressure on Steve Sarkisian heading into next season.

The episode also includes a light preview of the national championship game, plus other roster and offseason topics as programs across the country try to position themselves for the year ahead.

Pete Golding is showing College Football why he was always a key player in Ole Miss' success in the NCAA transfer portal.

In this episode of Game Runs Deep, Sudu and Ben react to Ole Miss’ transfer-portal surge, from early commitments and key retentions to what it says about the program’s direction after the coaching transition. With Trinidad Chambliss and Kewan Lacy staying put, and defensive reinforcements piling up, the guys break down why this stretch might define Pete Golding’s first offseason as head coach .

The conversation dives into:

• Why Golding is being labeled the “Portal King”

• How Ole Miss is winning retention battles

• What the quarterback situation looks like with Trinidad’s waiver still in play

• What beating Georgia changed about Ole Miss’ leverage with players

The episode also previews Ole Miss’ upcoming playoff matchup with Miami, including:

• How the Rebels can attack Miami’s defense

• Why tempo and quarterback play are the key difference

• What Ole Miss must do to survive a physical, run-heavy opponent

Ole Miss is in the middle of one of its busiest transfer portal stretches yet, and the timing couldn’t be more chaotic.

In this episode of Game Runs Deep, Sudu and Ben react live as Ole Miss stacks early portal commitments, hosts visitors, and prepares to leave for the Fiesta Bowl all at the same time. The guys break down what Pete Golding’s early portal approach tells us about his priorities, why Ole Miss is leaning heavily into defensive additions, and how the program is handling roster building in the middle of a playoff run.

The conversation dives deep into the quarterback dominoes, including Austin Simmons entering the portal, Trinidad Chambliss’ waiver uncertainty, and which transfer QBs Ole Miss is monitoring if it needs to add more than one. Ben also runs through the latest intel on portal targets at defensive back, linebacker, edge, offensive line, and wide receiver.

There’s also discussion on:

• Ole Miss’ four early portal commitments and positional needs

• Why the portal calendar is broken especially during bowl season

• Pete Golding’s role in keeping the organization intact

• Retention vs. replacement and why both matter right now

• Live listener questions and rapid-fire portal evaluations

Ole Miss is fresh off a Sugar Bowl win over Georgia, and the program is headed into uncharted territory.

In this episode of Game Runs Deep, Sudu and Ben break down what the Sugar Bowl victory meant inside the Superdome, why the atmosphere felt different than any Ole Miss moment before, and how this win changes the mindset of the fanbase.

From there, the conversation shifts to what comes next:

• The transfer portal outlook, including quarterback movement and roster retention

• What Austin Simmons transferring means for Ole Miss

• Why Trinidad Chambliss remains central to the immediate future

• Early thoughts on Ole Miss’ upcoming matchup with Miami

• Where Ole Miss has to win at the line of scrimmage

• What the Rebels need from the passing game to advance

• Portal additions to watch and roster construction moving forward

In this episode of Game Runs Deep, Sudu and Ben break down Ole Miss vs. Georgia in the Sugar Bowl, revisiting what went wrong in Athens and what must change for the Rebels to pull off the upset. From Trinidad Chambliss’ role to defensive matchups and game-script realities, the guys give an honest preview of the CFP showdown .

The conversation expands to the rest of the College Football Playoff bracket, including Ohio State vs. Miami, Texas Tech vs. Oregon, and Alabama vs. Indiana, plus who actually looks built to win a national title.

The episode also dives deep into:

• Ole Miss transfer portal strategy and retention battles

• NIL realities and “right of first negotiation” leverage

• Key roster decisions heading into 2026

• Live listener questions and game-week predictions

A wide-ranging CFP episode covering playoff football, roster construction, and what really matters this time of year.

In this episode of Game Runs Deep, Sudu and Ben recap an unforgettable weekend in Oxford as the Rebels host and win their first-ever College Football Playoff game, breaking down what the moment meant for the program, the fanbase, and the future of Ole Miss football.

From there, the conversation turns national with a full breakdown of the College Football Playoff quarterfinal matchups, including Ole Miss vs. Georgia in the Sugar Bowl, Texas Tech vs. Oregon, Ohio State vs. Miami, and Alabama vs. Indiana. Sudu and Ben give their picks, matchup keys, and honest thoughts on which teams look like true national title contenders.

The episode also covers:
• What Ole Miss’ playoff win says about the post–Lane Kiffin era
• Pete Golding’s role in stabilizing the program
• Transfer portal and quarterback outlook discussions
• Why automatic qualifiers remain a problem in the CFP format
• Live listener questions and real-time reactions

In this episode of Game Runs Deep, Sudu and Ben break down the full context behind Lane Kiffin's latest text to Ben, why the question was asked, and what it says about Kiffin, Ole Miss, and the lingering fallout from his exit.

From there, the conversation shifts back to football with:

• First-round College Football Playoff predictions

• Ole Miss vs. Tulane preview and matchup thoughts

• Transfer portal quarterback and roster options for the Rebels

• How Pete Golding and John David Baker are navigating postseason prep

• Live listener questions and bracket reactions

The Pete Golding era is in full swing as Ole Miss hires John David Baker as offensive coordinator. In today’s episode of Game Runs Deep, Sudu and Ben break down why JDB was the right hire, what his scheme brings to Oxford, and how Ole Miss plans to keep its offensive identity intact after Lane Kiffin’s departure. 

We also take a look at the Rebels’ College Football Playoff showdown with Tulane, how the roster and staff are stabilizing, and what still needs to happen before kickoff.

Then the conversation shifts national as Sudu and Ben react to Utah partnering with a private equity firm to operate its athletic department, a groundbreaking move that could reshape the future of college sports. 

Plus:
• CFP talk
• Which teams we trust the most heading into postseason play
• Live audience questions on the portal, staff hires, player movement & more

Lane Kiffin is officially gone, and the Lane to LSU fallout has turned into one of the wildest coaching exits in Ole Miss history. In today’s episode of Game Runs Deep, Sudu and Ben break down everything Rebels fans are asking:

• Why Kiffin’s exit was so messy
• How Pete Golding became the next Ole Miss head coach
• What this means for recruiting, the playoff push, and the program long-term
• Which staff members are staying or leaving
• The truth behind the rumors surrounding Lane, LSU, and Ole Miss
• How the players reacted and what the locker room looks like now

We also dive into what Ole Miss should do on offense moving forward, and whether the Rebels’ playoff seeding could be impacted.