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Golden Eagles Reload: 70+ New Faces Debut
6 Sep
Summary
- Southern Miss football begins 2026 season with a revamped roster.
- Over 70 new scholarship players have joined the team.
- The team has a perfect record against FCS opponents in openers.
The Southern Miss football team is entering the 2026 season with a nearly entirely new squad. Head coach Blake Anderson and his staff have brought in more than 70 new scholarship players, meaning the game against Alcorn State on September 5th will be the public's first glimpse of the drastically revamped roster.
This significant influx of talent comes after a 7-6 record in 2025, with most key contributors from that season having departed. The Golden Eagles will look to maintain their historical success against FCS opponents in season openers, holding a perfect record in such games since the subdivision's inception in 1978.
Their most recent matchup against an FCS opponent to start a season was against Alcorn State in 2023, where Southern Miss secured a dominant 40-14 victory. Fans are anticipating how this new-look team will perform in its first outing.
