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HATTIESBURG, Miss. - Southern Miss needed a response Saturday night after last week’s showing on The Plains in Auburn. Instead, the Golden Eagles walked out of Renasant Stadium with many of the same problems that hurt them one week earlier at Auburn.

Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles News / Southern Miss Golden Eagles On SI / September 20

Southern Miss Falls to UConn, Slips to 1-2 Ahead of Tulane Road Trip

HATTIESBURG, Miss. – Southern Miss came home Saturday with an opportunity to move past a difficult result at Auburn and give its fans a reason to feel better about the road ahead.

Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles News / Southern Miss Golden Eagles On SI / September 18

'My Calling Card': Elliot Tulip Brings Much-Needed 3-Point Shooting to Southern Miss

HATTIESBURG, Miss. – As gritty as Southern Miss men's basketball was in 2025-26, one weakness the team had was 3-point shooting. Thanks to an influx of

Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles News / Southern Miss Golden Eagles On SI / September 18

Southern Miss Faces UConn for First Time Ever: Key Storylines, Matchups, Game Info and More

Southern Miss traveled to Jordan-Hare Stadium this past Saturday to face the Auburn Tigers. After repeated mistakes and being overpowered by the Tigers, the Golden Eagles fell 43-8.

Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles News / Southern Miss Golden Eagles On SI / September 17

Southern Miss vs. UConn: The Numbers, Important Matchups and Players to Watch

HATTIESBURG, Miss. – Southern Miss has seen how quickly a game can get away from either side. After opening with a 49-3 win over Alcorn State and taking a 43-8 loss at Auburn, the Golden Eagles (1-1) return to Renasant Stadium on Saturday for their first-ever meeting with UConn.

Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles News / Southern Miss Golden Eagles On SI / September 16

What ESPN's Latest FPI Projections Mean for Southern Miss Football

ESPN's Football Power Index is a series of simulations run by the company to determine a range of outcomes for every college football team's season, as well as the probability of obtaining six wins, reaching the conference championship, and making the playoff.

Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles News / Southern Miss Golden Eagles On SI / September 16

'Our Guys Didn't Quit': Southern Miss DC Joe Bolden Speaks on Late Defensive Stand at Auburn

HATTIESBURG, Miss. – Things are not always going to go your way in college football. That's just the nature of the beast, especially when playing against a team like Auburn in an intimidating SEC environment like Jordan-Hare Stadium.

Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles News / Southern Miss Golden Eagles On SI / September 15

Southern Miss Coaches Take Hard Look At Mistakes From Auburn Loss

HATTIESBURG, Miss. – Southern Miss knew Saturday night at Auburn was going to be extremely difficult. After a lightning delay pushed kickoff back, the Golden Eagles struggled to settle in once the game began.

Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles News / Southern Miss Golden Eagles On SI / September 14

Southern Miss Football: What Must Improve Against UConn After Auburn Loss

HATTIESBURG, Miss. – Southern Miss has seen two very different versions of itself through the first two weeks of the season. After opening with a 49-3 win over Alcorn State, the Golden Eagles struggled through a 43-8 loss at Auburn that exposed mistakes they cannot afford to carry into Saturday's home game against UConn.

Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles News / Southern Miss Golden Eagles On SI / September 13

4 Big Observations from Southern Miss’ 43-8 Loss at Auburn

AUBURN, Ala. – Going into Week 2, Southern Miss head football coach Blake Anderson was aiming to go into Jordan-Hare Stadium and pull off a major upset, but he also knew the task at hand would be extremely tough.

Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles News / Southern Miss Golden Eagles On SI / September 13

Southern Miss Overwhelmed at Auburn in First Road Test Under Blake Anderson

AUBURN, Ala. – Southern Miss came to Auburn with a chance to turn a promising start into something much bigger. However, the Golden Eagles left with their first loss of the Blake Anderson era, falling 43-8 to the Tigers on Saturday night at Jordan-Hare Stadium.

Ethan Hampton News / Southern Miss Golden Eagles On SI / September 12

Built for the Moment: Ethan Hampton Ready to Lead Southern Miss at Auburn

HATTIESBURG, Miss. – The lights will be brighter, and the crowd will be louder tonight when Southern Miss takes the field at Jordan-Hare Stadium. But for Golden Eagles quarterback Ethan Hampton, Saturday night will not be his first experience walking into one of college football’s biggest environments.

Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles News / Southern Miss Golden Eagles On SI / September 11

'No Doubt Decision': 2028 Commit Kingston Adams Excited for Southern Miss Opportunity

HATTIESBURG, Miss. – Since Southern Miss head baseball coach Christian Ostrander was hired to take over the helm following Coach Scott Berry's retirement, he has established an impressive Louisiana recruiting pipeline.

College Football News / Southern Miss Golden Eagles On SI / September 11

Southern Miss at Auburn: Golden Eagles Face First Big Road Test of Blake Anderson Era

The Southern Miss Golden Eagles kicked off their 2026 season with a bang this past Saturday with a 49-3 win over the Alcorn State Braves. The win was on a higher note than many expected, especially in point numbers, as Southern Miss hovered around being 20-point favorites but won by 46.

Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles News / Southern Miss Golden Eagles On SI / September 10

3 Big Things Southern Miss Football Must Do to Pull Off Upset at Auburn

HATTIESBURG, Miss. – Positive feelings following Saturday's season-opening blowout win for Southern Miss aside, the fact remains that the Golden Eagles are entering this weekend's game at Auburn as massive underdogs.

Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles News / Southern Miss Golden Eagles On SI / September 9

'We Got a Shot': Marchant Kenney Sees Familiar Southern Miss Edge Ahead of Auburn Road Test

Southern Miss couldn't have asked for a much better start to the Blake Anderson era, and one former Golden Eagle who knows a thing or two about "Nasty Bunch" football liked much of what he saw.

Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles News / Southern Miss Golden Eagles On SI / September 9

Camden Cerese Bet on Himself, and Southern Miss Basketball Could Be Rewarded For It

HATTIESBURG, Miss. – The Southern Miss men's basketball coaching staff knew Camden Cerese could play. They wouldn't have recruited the 6-foot-4 guard otherwise.

Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles News / Southern Miss Golden Eagles On SI / September 8

'The Epitome of What We Want': Kobi Albert's Hard Work Pays Off for Southern Miss

HATTIESBURG, Miss. – There was apparently some foreshadowing before Kobi Albert put together one of the best individual defensive performances Southern Miss has seen in quite some time.

Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles News / Southern Miss Golden Eagles On SI / September 7

'Southern Miss Is Different': 2028 Standout Cooper Templet Commits to Golden Eagles

HATTIESBURG, Miss. – Southern Miss baseball has added another promising piece to one of its future recruiting classes, this time reaching back across state lines into Louisiana once again.

Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles News / Southern Miss Golden Eagles On SI / September 7

'The Goal Is To Win': Blake Anderson Sets the Tone for Southern Miss Ahead of Auburn

HATTIESBURG, Miss. – Southern Miss handled business in Week 1. Now, head coach Blake Anderson and the Golden Eagles are preparing for a major jump in speed, size, and talent against Auburn.

Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles News / Southern Miss Golden Eagles On SI / September 7

‘A Really Good Night’: Blake Anderson Reflects on His First HC Win at Southern Miss

HATTIESBURG, Miss. — The first win is officially in the books for Blake Anderson at Southern Miss. The Golden Eagles delivered Coach A his first victory Saturday night, defeating Alcorn State 49-3 at The Rock.

Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles News / Southern Miss Golden Eagles On SI / September 6

6 Things We Learned from Southern Miss Football's 49-3 Win Over Alcorn State

HATTIESBURG, Miss. – There were plenty of things for Southern Miss to feel good about as the final seconds ticked away at Renasant Stadium on Saturday night.

Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles News / Southern Miss Golden Eagles On SI / September 5

Southern Miss Opens Blake Anderson Era With Dominant Win Over Alcorn State

HATTIESBURG, Miss. – After an offseason filled with unprecedented roster turnover, a new coaching staff, position battles and plenty of questions about what Southern Miss football might look like under first-year head coach Blake Anderson, Golden Eagles fans finally got their first answer on Saturday.

Ethan Hampton News / Southern Miss Golden Eagles On SI / September 4

Southern Miss Names Ethan Hampton Starting QB Ahead of Season Opener vs. Alcorn

HATTIESBURG, Miss. - Southern Miss head football coach Blake Anderson has named redshirt-senior Ethan Hampton the starting quarterback before the Golden Eagles' home opener against Alcorn State at Renasant Stadium in Hattiesburg on Saturday, multiple sources confirmed to Southern Miss Golden Eagles On SI on Friday night.

Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles News / Southern Miss Golden Eagles On SI / September 4

'We're All One': Dante Devine Embraces O-Line Competition, Chemistry at Southern Miss

HATTIESBURG, Miss. – Southern Miss offensive lineman Dante "Duke" Davine hasn't played his first Division I snap yet, but that didn't stop the Coffeyville Community College transfer from making a bunch of noise in fall camp.