David Johnson
David Johnson is a prominent sports journalist and analyst specializing in Ole Miss athletics, particularly football. He has been reporting on Ole Miss athletics for almost two decades. In this role, Johnson provides in-depth coverage of Ole Miss recruiting, game previews, player analysis, and team updates, often contributing to podcasts, live events, and articles. Johnson blends insider insights with broader SEC football commentary.He's widely respected in the Ole Miss community for his accessible style and deep connections, often engaging fans via social media and live streams.
Johnson is the father of former Ole Miss offensive lineman Eli Johnson and two daughters, Sydney and Tori Kate. Both Eli and Sydney hold degrees from Ole Miss.
Johnson is also the co-author of the book "UpHill Climb," the story of former Ole Miss defensive tackle KD Hill, who suffered a life-altering injury in an automobile accident and how he has defeated substantial odds in the aftermath.
Johnson is proud to help launch OleMiss365.com., a locally-owned and operated news agency that will cover the Rebels 24 hours per day and 365 days per year!
Women’s tennis begins season in North Carolina versus Campbell
CARY, N.C. – Ole Miss women’s tennis will begin its season on the road against Campbell University in Cary, N.C., on Friday before traveling to Raleigh, N.C., for the ITA Kickoff weekend. Ole Miss women’s tennis will commence its 50th season with…
Ole Miss offers quick Texas DT Jaderian Jones, says he will visit this spring
18th-ranked women looking to respond tonight at Mizzou after terrible loss
No. 18 Ole Miss (16-4, 3-2 SEC) will attempt to resurrect the team that took the Georgia Bulldogs to the woodshed in Oxford on New Year’s Day tonight when the Rebels play at Missouri in women’s basketball action. Tip-off is…
Luke Ferrelli is now an Ole Miss Rebel
Luke Ferrelli Luke Ferrelli is officially an Ole Miss Rebel. The former Cal linebacker who had committed to Clemson earlier in the portal cycle, changed his mind, and after going through some legalities, is on the Ole Miss campus and…
Red & Blues Brothers talk final AP Poll
David Johnson and Mike Fitzsimmons dive deep into the Rebels’ final No. 3 ranking in the Associated Press Top25 and break down tonight’s women’s basketball game versus Missouri.
Inclement weather shuffles tennis plans
After beginning the season 4-0 this past weekend, Ole Miss is set to host Tulane in Oxford, Mississippi, on Friday at 2:30 p.m. in the William F. Galtney Indoor Tennis Center. Tulane is taking the Friday slot originally scheduled against…
Softball single-game tix on sale Feb. 2
Ole Miss softball season is just around the corner and you can be a part of the action, as single game tickets are slated to go on sale on February 2. The 2026 slate features several high-level matchups coming to…
Q’s Court | Rebels take on Mizzou tonight in Columbia, try to rebound
Host Marcus Dent visits with Ole Miss women’s basketball assistant head coach Quentin Hillsman, as the Rebels prepare to battle Missouri tonight. They get into the Rebs’ disappointing effort at Georgia and what they must do to correct things tonight.…
WATCH | The Coach Yo’ vs. Stephen A. Smith interview in full
The Coach Yo’ and Stephen A. Smith interview in full…