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Southern Miss Golden Eagles

5th in Sun Belt - West

1–42026 RECORD · GAMES REPORTED
Record1–45 completed games reported
Points per game26.4Calculated from reported scores
Points allowed / game34.6Calculated from reported scores
Offensive success rate44.2%CollegeFootballData advanced metric

Across 5 completed games reported in 2026, Southern Miss has scored 132 points and allowed 173. Its scoring margin is -8.2 points per game. The offense has stayed on schedule on 44.2% of measured plays. Counts reflect the source’s coverage and may change after corrections.

ESPN · Last available snapshot Oct 11, 10:41 AM UTC · Source refresh pendingData methodology
PROGRAM & BIOGRAPHY

About Southern Miss

Football team of the University of Southern Mississippi

Southern Miss Golden Eagles competes in college football. This profile combines the 2026 schedule, the reported roster and season statistics with sourced program context.

The Southern Miss Golden Eagles football program represents the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. They play college football in the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision. The Eagles are currently members of the Sun Belt Conference and play their home games at Renasant Stadium in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

Adapted from Southern Miss Golden Eagles football on Wikipedia ↗ · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Revision 1379473089 · Source revised
Conference
Not reported
Latest ranking
See the latest polls
Home venue
M. M. Roberts Stadium
COVERAGE FROM ESPN

Southern Miss news & coverage

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Headlines and short previews link to the original publisher. Team associations follow ESPN tags; some stories cover multiple programs.

THE SEASON, GAME BY GAME

2026 schedule & results

Sep 5
vsAlcorn St
W 49–3M. M. Roberts Stadium
Sep 12
@Auburn
L 8–43Jordan-Hare Stadium
Sep 19
vsUConn
L 20–48M. M. Roberts Stadium
Sep 26
@Tulane
L 21–24Yulman Stadium
Oct 6
@Troy
L 34–55Veterans Memorial Stadium (AL)
Oct 17
vsArkansas St
7:00 PM ETM. M. Roberts Stadium
Oct 24
vsLouisiana
12:00 AM ETM. M. Roberts Stadium
Oct 31
@UL Monroe
12:00 AM ETMalone Stadium
Nov 5
vsJames Madison
8:00 PM ETM. M. Roberts Stadium
Nov 14
@Louisiana Tech
12:00 AM ETJoe Aillet Stadium
Nov 21
vsSouth Alabama
12:00 AM ETM. M. Roberts Stadium
Nov 28
@Old Dominion
12:00 AM ETS.B. Ballard Stadium
THE PEOPLE IN THE PROGRAM

2026 roster

80King David AboyaWR6' 3"195 lbsFreshmanMilton, FL
25Josiah BastenRB5' 9"190 lbsJuniorBonduel, WI
88Jeremiah Beck Jr.TE6' 2"237 lbsJuniorFontana, CA
89Drew BilderbackTE6' 3"235 lbsFreshmanColumbia, MS
73Hayden BrealOL6' 0"281 lbsFreshmanMobile, AL
2Robert BriggsRB5' 7"183 lbsSeniorNew Orleans, LA
87Caston BrownTE6' 2"228 lbsSophomoreHattiesburg, MS
72Will BurgessOL6' 6"275 lbsSophomoreBirmingham, AL
70Braden CainOL6' 4"310 lbsJuniorHouston, TX
79Liam CassidyOL6' 5"320 lbsJuniorVancouver, WA
11Davis DaltonWR6' 3"207 lbsSeniorMadison, MS
71Jahmir DavisOL6' 5"301 lbsSophomoreCincinnati, OH
54Dante DevineOL6' 7"325 lbsJuniorOrlando, FL
76Larry EdwardsOL6' 5"290 lbsJuniorBelzoni, MS
27John FordRB5' 9"180 lbsFreshmanBirmingham, AL
22Jaylen FosterRB5' 11"190 lbsJuniorGreenwood, SC
82Connor GoodingTE6' 4"230 lbsSophomoreGilbert, SC
5Ethan HamptonQB6' 3"220 lbsSeniorElburn, IL
21Robert HendersonRB5' 10"195 lbsSophomoreAtlanta, GA
9Jaylen HimesWR5' 9"185 lbsSophomoreStatesville, NC
26Brandon HoodRB5' 10"200 lbsSophomoreConyers, GA
23Trey HorneWR6' 3"200 lbsJuniorColumbia, SC
55Zerian HudsonOL6' 3"334 lbsSeniorBrookhaven, MS
75Casey Jean-BaptisteOL6' 5"320 lbsJuniorWest Palm Beach, FL
3MJ JohnsonWR5' 10"180 lbsJuniorEnterprise, AL
ESPN · Updated Oct 12, 10:42 AM UTCData methodology
PRODUCTION & EFFICIENCY

Season statistics

Passing

Completion Percentage61.5
Completions110
Interception Percentage3.90
Interceptions7
Longest Pass75
Net Passing Yards1,357
Net Passing Yards Per Game271.4
Passing Attempts179
Passing Touchdown %5.00
Passing Touchdowns9
Passer Rating134.1
Total Sacks11

Rushing

Rushing Attempts170
Rushing Yards721
Yards Per Rush Attempt4.2
Long Rushing44
20+ Yard Rushing Plays0
Rushing Touchdowns9
Rushing Yards Per Game144.2
Rushing Fumbles0
Rushing Fumbles Lost0
Rushing 1st downs39
Team Games Played5
Total Yards2,078

Receiving

Receptions110
Receiving Targets0
Receiving Yards1,357
Receiving Yards1,357
Receiving Touchdowns9
Long Reception75
20+ Yard Receiving Plays0
Receiving Yards Per Game271.4
Receiving Fumbles0
Receiving Fumbles Lost0
Receiving Yards After Catch682
Receiving First Downs57

Miscellaneous

Total 1st downs113
Rushing 1st downs39
Passing 1st downs59
1st downs by penalty15
Third Down Conversions20
Third Down Attempts62
3rd down %32.26
Fourth Down Conversions4
First Downs Attempts11
4th down %36.36
Total Penalties32
Total Penalty Yards294

Defense

Solo Tackles183
Assist Tackles242
Total Tackles425
Sacks10
Sack Yards61
Stuffs41
Passes Defended7
Average Interception Yards0.6
Long Interception3
Miscellaneous Touchdowns0
Kicks Blocked0
Tackles For Loss18

Defensive Interceptions

Interceptions5
Interception Yards3
Interception Touchdowns0

General

Fumbles3
Forced Fumbles3
Fumbles Recovered2
Fumbles Touchdowns0
Games Played5

Returning

Kick Returns4
Kick Return Yards72
Yards Per Kick Return18.0
Long Kick Return27
Kick Return Touchdowns0
Punt Returns4
Punt Return Yards23
Yards Per Punt Return5.8
Long Punt Return23
Punt Return Touchdowns0
Punt Return Fair Catches0
Kick Return Fumbles Lost0

Kicking

Field Goal Made2
Field Goal Attempts5
Field Goal Percentage40.0
Long Field Goal Made47
Field Goal Attempts 1-190
Field Goal Attempts 20-291
Field Goal Attempts 30-392
Field Goal Attempts 40-492
Field Goal Attempts 50+0
Extra Points Made16
Extra Point Attempts16
Extra Point Percentage100.0

Punting

Punts25
Punt Yards989
Long Punt56
Gross Average Punt Yards39.6
Net Average Punt Yards39.6
Punts Blocked0
Punts Inside 207
Touchbacks0
Fair Catches11
Punt Returns7
Punt Return Yards0
Average Punt Return Yards0.0

Scoring

Rushing Touchdowns9
Receiving Touchdowns9
Return Touchdowns0
Total Touchdowns18
Field Goals2
Kick Extra Points16
Total Two Point Conversions1
Total Points132
Total Points Per Game26.4
ESPN · Last available snapshot Oct 11, 10:41 AM UTC · Source refresh pendingData methodology