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!
Championship season awaits Ole Miss track & field
BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Championship season awaits Ole Miss track & field, with both Rebel squads geared up to compete in the 2026 SEC Indoor Championships, held Feb. 26-28 at Texas A&M’s R.A. Murray Fasken Indoor Track. Fans will be able…
LSU tops Ole Miss as season inches closer to drawing to end
n its second overtime game of the season, Ole Miss was unable to step out in front late as they fell in double OT 106-99 to LSU on Wednesday night in the SJB Pavilion. Ole Miss (11-17, 3-12 SEC) would…
Instate DL sets June official to Ole Miss
Ole Miss makes quick work of UCA
Madi George is greeted at home plate Wednesday night after going yard in Oxford. Ole Miss softball won for the sixth time in its last seven games on Tuesday evening in Oxford, as the Rebels took a 10-2 decision over…
Oak Grove offensive lineman sets official visit to Ole Miss and others in pursuit
Horikawa earns SEC freshman of week
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Ichino Horikawa played a pivotal role in Ole Miss’s thwarting of No. 4 LSU this past weekend and was selected as the SEC Freshman of the Week on Wednesday afternoon. It is Horikawa’s first individual collegiate honor and…
Women’s tennis preps for top-ranked UGA at 12’oclock on Thursday
In its first road matches of conference play, Ole Miss women’s tennis faces off against No. 1 Georgia before heading to take on No. 17 South Carolina. The No. 32 Ole Miss women’s tennis team (6-1, 1-0 SEC) is coming…
Daniel Tolf named SEC frosh of week
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Southeastern Conference has named Daniel Tolf SEC Freshman of the Week for men’s golf. The Gothenburg, Sweden native claimed co-medalist honors to open the spring at the Watersound Invitational. Tolf posted (201, -9) setting a new career-low…
Young named to 2026 SEC Community Service Team
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Ole Miss women’s basketball’s J’Adore Young has been named to the 2026 SEC Community Service Team for the first time in her career, the conference announced Wednesday morning. In a continuing effort to recognize the accomplishments of student-athletes…