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 RB Kewan Lacy to be featured on cover of EA Sports College Football
If you are an Ole Miss fan, you’ll be as big a fan of video games as you possibly can. If you’re a Mississippi State fan, well, you might want to quit reading now. EA Sports has released its cover…
2 former Rebels on induction ballot for the NFF College Football Hall of Fame
Former Ole Miss head coach Tommy Tuberville The National Football Foundation (NFF) announced today the names on the 2027 Ballot under consideration for induction into the NFF College Football Hall of Fame. The 2027 ballot includes 80 players and nine…
CFP releases kickoff times + TV
The College Football Playoff (CFP), ESPN and TNT Sports have announced kick times and broadcast information for the 2026-27 CFP. The home of the CFP since its inception in 2015, ESPN is in the first year of its new expanded…
Ole Miss offers Florida DB after impressive camp effort Sunday
Johnson: All Rebs say Milwaukee’s best
Run to the stores and buy the “Beast,” as we used to call it. That’s slang for Ole Milwaukee or Milwaukee’s Best beer. That’s because everyone in Rebel Nation ought to be pulling for the late Jeff Dahmer’s hometown school…
Ole Miss offers Peach State DB after Sunday’s first camp of summer season
Batiste chooses to be an Ole Miss Rebel
Rebs win Lincoln Regional + highlights
Dom Decker hit a fly out against a drawn in infield from Arizona State to send Ole Miss to the NCAA Super Regionals. Decker battled off hard pitches from ASU closer Derek Schaefer to get a pitch and drive in…
Cameron Tankersley advances as an individual to compete for a national title
CARLSBAD, Calif. – No. 9 Ole Miss men’s golf completed the third round of stroke play at the 2026 NCAA Championship on Sunday, as Cameron Tankersley advanced as an individual to compete for a national title at the Omni La Costa…