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!
Lucky or smart? The ghost portal
Lucky or smart? Either way the Rebels won this round of the ghost portal. We explain…
Texas takes down Ole Miss men
The No. 24 Ole Miss men’s tennis team suffered a 4-0 loss to No. 2 Texas on Thursday afternoon at the Palmer/Salloum Outdoor Tennis Center. Texas (19-6, 10-2 SEC) struck first after winning the doubles point. In Singles, Texas continued…
Ole Miss women defeat MSU on court
After falling behind early, No. 45 Ole Miss women’s tennis stormed back to take down No. 51 Mississippi State, 4-3, in a match that came down to the final court on Thursday night at the Palmer/Salloum Outdoor Tennis Center. Ole…
Rebels head to Baton Rouge, Palo Alto
BATON ROUGE, La. / PALO ALTO, Calif. – Ole Miss track & field will split for the first time this outdoor season, sending a delegation of distance runners to the Stanford Invite, while the remainder of the squad heads to LSU…
Sean Pedulla named Kia NBA G League rookie of the year on Thursday
SAN DIEGO – Currently on a two-way contract with the Los Angeles Clippers, former Ole Miss men’s basketball guard Sean Pedulla has been selected as the 2025-26 Kia NBA G League Rookie of the Year, the league announced on Thursday. In…
Ole Miss offers 2028 Hattiesburg DB
Bissetta named to the Golden Spikes Award Midseason Watch List
Tristan Bissetta, Photo courtesy of Ole Miss Athletics CARY, N.C. – Ole Miss’ Tristan Bissetta has been named to the Golden Spikes Award Midseason Watch List by USA Baseball and the Golden Spikes Award Advisory Board. Bissetta is one of 45…
Former Rebel Jamarion Sharp named G League defensive player of year
FRISCO, Texas – Current Texas Legends player and former Ole Miss men’s basketball forward Jamarion Sharp has been tabbed the 2025-26 Kia NBA G League Defensive Player of the Year, the league announced on Thursday. In his second season with the…
Ole Miss men’s golf in action in Nashville
FRANKLIN, Tenn. – The No. 14/13 Ole Miss men’s golf team returns to the Music City this weekend for the Mason Rudolph Championship, April 3-5. The field features five teams inside Clippd’s latest top 25 including four from the southeastern conference.…