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 Rifle claims national title in smallbore category, leads NCAA field
The 2026 smallbore rifle national champions. COLUMBUS, Ohio – For the first time in program history, Ole Miss’ fifth-ranked rifle team claimed team gold in the smallbore event at the NCAA Tournament in Columbus, Ohio, Friday afternoon. It’s the first time…
Preview: Rebs try to keep mojo working
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – A pair of wins in the first and second rounds of the 2026 SEC Tournament have lined up the Ole Miss men’s basketball team with a quarterfinal game against No. 15 Alabama on Friday, March 13 at 6 p.m.…
Where the Rebels might be headed in latest ESPN bracketology + watch show
The Ole Miss women will learn their NCAA fate on Sunday night along with the rest of the world. It still doesn’t keep everyone guessing where their team will land and who it might be playing. One of the most…
Rebels meet Longhorns in Austin
Ole Miss head coach Jamie Trachsel holds the Rebels’ Super Regional Championship Trophy in 2025 at Arkansas. It’s not quite the middle of March, and it is the SEC, so early-season struggles are no surprise. That’s even for a team…
Trinidad Chambliss files suit versus NCAA over missed EA Sports opportunity
Rebels ready for Texas as huge SEC series looms in Lone Star State capital
For the first time since 1912, Ole Miss Baseball (15-3) travels to Austin, Texas this weekend to open SEC play against No. 2 Texas (16-0). First pitch on Friday is set for 6:30 p.m. while Saturday is set for 2:30…
SEC weekend ahead for Ole Miss tennis
OXFORD, Miss. – Ole Miss women’s tennis will travel to No. 10 Oklahoma and then to No. 49 Arkansas this weekend to continue its conference campaign. Ole Miss (6-5, 1-4 SEC) will look to end its four-match slide as it stops…
