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Full Month-By-Month Breakdown of 2026-27 Southern Miss Men's Basketball Schedule

HATTIESBURG, Miss. – Southern Miss basketball fans can officially begin circling dates on the calendar. From early-season measuring-stick games at Iowa State, Oregon State and McNeese to a holiday showdown with Ole Miss in Biloxi, the Golden Eagles' newly released 2026-27 schedule offers several intriguing matchups.

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Context Matters: A Closer Look at USM HC Blake Anderson’s Postgame Comments at Tulane

HATTIESBURG, Miss. – When first-year Southern Miss head coach Blake Anderson was asked following Saturday night’s 24-21 loss at Tulane about his offense’s slow starts over the past three games, two sentences from his response quickly became a major talking point among fans and members of the media.

Davis Dalton News / Southern Miss Golden Eagles On SI / September 28

Davis Dalton Proved He Can Be a Difference Maker for Southern Miss in Sun Belt Play

HATTIESBURG, Miss. – Despite dropping a heartbreaking 24-21 loss to Tulane and falling to 1-3 on the season after non-conference play, Southern Miss arguably played its best football on Saturday at Yulman Stadium.

College Football News / Southern Miss Golden Eagles On SI / September 27

How Southern Miss' Close Loss at Tulane Offers Fresh Hope Entering Sun Belt Play

NEW ORLEANS – A 1-3 record isn't the ideal way to start the season, but it looks and feels a little different after Saturday night. Southern Miss left New Orleans without the Bell, and the 24-21 loss to Tulane will sting for a while.

College Football News / Southern Miss Golden Eagles On SI / September 26

Heartbreaking in New Orleans: Despite Valiant Effort, Southern Miss Falls to Tulane in Final Moments

NEW ORLEANS – On a pleasant, full-moon, clear-skies night in New Orleans, Southern Miss was hoping to put the last two weeks of disappointments behind them in the Battle for the Bell against Tulane at Yulman Stadium.

Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles News / Southern Miss Golden Eagles On SI / September 26

Coming to the 'Burg: 3 PRCC Baseball Players Commit to Southern Miss

HATTIESBURG, Miss. - Southern Miss head baseball coach Christian Ostrander received commitments from three impressive recruits currently at Pearl River Community College.

Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles News / Southern Miss Golden Eagles On SI / September 25

Southern Miss Baseball Fever: Walters, Tonsmeire and Maranto Homer in Friday's Scrimmage

HATTIESBURG, Miss. – Southern Miss baseball fever does not check the calendar. It might only be September, but there was plenty happening at Pete Taylor Park on Friday afternoon to make the wait for next season feel a little longer.

Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles News / Southern Miss Golden Eagles On SI / September 25

Breaking News: Southern Miss Football Players Granted Another Injunction Today in Court

HATTIESBURG, Miss. - Positive news came out of Hattiesburg this morning for Southern Miss football and three veteran Golden Eagles. The Forrest County

Battle of the Bell Preview: Can Southern Miss Shock Tulane in New Orleans Once Again?

Southern Miss’ 48-20 loss to UConn revealed many holes and issues in the Golden Eagles’ hopes for bowl eligibility for the 2026 season. Entering the season with 70+ new players was a big enough issue, but after allowing 40+ points in their past two games, it’s clear head coach Blake Anderson and his crew have some more work to do.

Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles News / Southern Miss Golden Eagles On SI / September 25

Southern Miss Offense Still Searching for Consistency as Tulane Test Awaits

HATTIESBURG, Miss. – For three games, Southern Miss offensive coordinator Kyle Cefalo has watched his Golden Eagles' offense show flashes of what it could be.

From Size To Speed: Southern Miss Defense Faces A New Challenge At Tulane

HATTIESBURG, Miss. – The challenge is changing for Southern Miss this week. After facing teams that challenged the Golden Eagles with size and physicality, head coach Blake Anderson and his staff see Tulane bringing something different to the table.

Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles News / Southern Miss Golden Eagles On SI / September 23

Southern Miss Will Bring Revamped Basketball Roster to Biloxi to Face Ole Miss in December

HATTIESBURG, Miss. – Although the full Southern Miss men's basketball schedule for the 2026-27 season hasn't been officially released yet, there are still a handful of games, including the Golden Eagles' Sun Belt slate, that we know for sure are happening.

Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles News / Southern Miss Golden Eagles On SI / September 23

'Prove Me Wrong': Former Southern Miss Linebacker Challenges Golden Eagles Ahead of Tulane

HATTIESBURG, Miss. – Marchant Kenney has a challenge for Southern Miss ahead of Saturday's trip to Tulane: "Prove me wrong." After a disappointing home

Battle for the Bell Rivalry is Important, But Southern Miss Has Its Own Problems to Fix First

HATTIESBURG, Miss. - It's Tulane week. It's the Battle for the Bell. And Southern Miss head coach Blake Anderson knows exactly what that means to Golden Eagle fans.

Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles News / Southern Miss Golden Eagles On SI / September 22

Will Hall Keeps Focus on Tulane, Sidesteps Southern Miss Past Ahead of Battle for the Bell

HATTIESBURG, Miss. – If you were looking for clickbait, bulletin-board material or an emotional reflection from Will Hall about his time at Southern Miss, Tuesday’s Tulane football press conference did not provide it.

Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles News / Southern Miss Golden Eagles On SI / September 21

'It's His Offense This Week': Southern Miss Turns to Landry Lyddy at QB Ahead of Tulane

HATTIESBURG, Miss. – Landry Lyddy spent the spring and fall competing to lead Southern Miss' offense. The starting job ultimately went to Ethan Hampton, but the hard work and preparation that made it a close decision have the Golden Eagles confident in the redshirt-senior quarterback's ability to take over this week.

Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles News / Southern Miss Golden Eagles On SI / September 21

Southern Miss Not Leaning on Excuses Ahead of Tulane, Still Searching for Answers

HATTIESBURG, Miss. - Southern Miss head coach Blake Anderson didn't try to sugarcoat where his Golden Eagles football team stands Monday morning as he took questions from members of the media.

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

‘We Got Manhandled’: Blake Anderson Candidly Reflects on Southern Miss’ Loss to UConn

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.