From SMU Tackling Machine to Ole Miss DL Wizard
Randall Joyner, the former SMU Mustangs linebacker who erupted for 98 tackles, 3 INTs, and 2 forced fumbles in the 2013 season while ranking 17th in the AAC, has reinvented himself as Ole Miss' defensive line coach and associate head coach. Over five seasons through 2025, his units crushed foes—holding opponents to a FBS #2 80.5 rush ypg in 2025 with 65.5 TFLs and 38 sacks, fueling an 11-win 2023 campaign. Experts praise his knack for developing sack artists like Perkins (10.5 sacks) and elite run-stoppers; a proven winner with intensity and SEC pedigree—prime fit for any ambitious program's D-line overhaul.
