Welcome to Locked on Ole Miss with Steven Willis! 🏈 Ole Miss defense is turning heads in fall camp, and Pete Golding's historic contract as the highest-paid SEC assistant coach is raising expectations.

🔥 Defensive stars Da'Shawn Womack and Kam Franklin are making waves with position changes. The front seven's strength promises to elevate the secondary's performance. Can this formidable defense lead Ole Miss to new heights?

💪 Golding's recruitment strategy focuses on system fit over raw talent. His eye for identifying players like Da'Shawn Womack and Antonio Kite who thrive in the Rebels' scheme is paying dividends. How will this approach shape Ole Miss's defensive future?

🏆 With "week zero" approaching, the Rebels are gearing up for an exciting season. Steven and guest Tom Vanderford, the "mayor of Corinth," break down the latest developments and share their insights on Ole Miss's championship potential.

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Keywords: Ole Miss Rebels, Pete Golding, Da'Shawn Womack, Kam Franklin, SEC football, college football recruiting, Ole Miss defense, Steven Willis, Locked on Ole Miss, Ole Miss podcast, fall camp, defensive strategy.

0:00 Intro: Fall camp and Ole Miss defense

5:26 Pete Golding's defensive philosophy and strategy

10:40 Pete Golding's new contract and expectations

15:35 Importance of system fit for players

18:36 Upcoming season coverage and show updates

Ole Miss football, Pete Golding, defensive coordinator, SEC, Locked On Podcast, FanDuel, defensive line, linebackers, recruiting, contract extension, Da'Shawn Womack, Kam Franklin, TJ Daughtery, Xavion Harris, Antonio Kite, Sage Ryan, defensive strategy, college football, Wayfair, NFL futures, Steven Willis, Tom Vanderford

Show originally aired 8/17/25

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