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!
Ole Miss women to play NC State in fourth annual SEC/ACC Challenge
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The fourth annual SEC/ACC Challenge matchups are set, as Ole Miss women’s basketball will host NC State in the SJB Pavilion on Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2026, the conference announced on Friday. The two programs will meet for the…
Ole Miss to play Virginia Tech in 2026 for the 2026 SEC/ACC Challenge
ESPN announced the matchups for the 2026 SEC/ACC Challenge on Friday sending Ole Miss to Blacksburg, Virginia for a road game with Virginia Tech on Tuesday, December 1 in the Cassell Coliseum. Tip times and TV designations will be announced…
Rebels offer DB from Pittsburgh
Tickets on sale for Rebels’ season opener
Tickets are now on sale for the Ole Miss Rebels’ season opener versus the Louisville Cardinals in Nashville, Tenn., on Sun., Sept. 6. The Rebels are favored by 6.5 points. “Join your Ole Miss Football team as we kick off…
Super Regional Series Notes
For the first time since 2022, Ole Miss Baseball (39-21) will be competing in the Super Regional round of the NCAA Baseball Tournament as they head to Auburn, Alabama this weekend to take on the No. 4-nationally seeded Tigers (42-20).…
Locked On Ole Miss | Saban cry-babying
Why is Nick Saban crying to the Congress?
Hooks invited to USA Baseball 2026 Collegiate National Team Training Camp
Walker Hooks CARY, N.C. – Ole Miss sophomore Walker Hooks has been invited to attend USA Baseball’s 2026 Collegiate National Team Training Camp this summer with a chance to make the Collegiate National Team in July. Once the college baseball season…
Ole Miss volleyball’s Mokihana Tufono signs pro contract with Orlando Valkyrie
Ole Miss volleyball’s Mokihana Tufono has made the jump to professional volleyball, signing with the Orlando Valkyries of Major League Volleyball, as the team announced on Thursday. Tufono joins the professional ranks following a stellar career as a Rebel after…