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Former USM football players, Jason Brownlee, Eric Scott Jr., Todd Pinkston, and Swayze Bozeman are all members of the Kansas City Chiefs and will be vying for a Super Bowl victory against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Super Bowl to Feature Former USM Football Players

Elena Sanchez, Multimedia Journalist | February 5, 2025

Four former University of Southern Mississippi football players, Todd Pinkston, Swayze Bozeman, Jason Brownlee, and Eric Scott Jr. will be involved in Super Bowl LVIII as the Kansas City Chiefs face the...

The USM cheerleading team earned two eighth-place finishes at the Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA) competition held in Orlando, Florida.

USM Cheerleaders Place in National Competition

Clare Cole, Multimedia Journalist | February 5, 2025

The University of Southern Mississippi cheerleading team earned two eighth-place finishes at the Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA) competition held in Orlando, Florida. The team competed in both...

USM Coca-Cola Classic Rodeo Draws Large Crowd

USM Coca-Cola Classic Rodeo Draws Large Crowd

Nearly 1,000 spectators filled the J.L. Cartlidge Forrest County Multipurpose Center in Hattiesburg last Friday for the 2025 USM Coca-Cola Classic, a multi-day rodeo event. This year's Grand Marshal was...

Southern Miss baseball head coach Christian Ostrander looks on during a scrimmage.

Golden Eagles Set for a Promising 2025 Baseball Season

Gabe Calhoun | January 29, 2025

Excitement is building for the University of Southern Mississippi baseball team as the Golden Eagles prepare for the 2025 season. Led by head coach Christian Ostrander, the team looks to continue its tradition...

Huff Named Head Coach at USM

Huff Named Head Coach at USM

Micah Gibbs, Sports Director | December 8, 2024

A day after leading Marshall to a 31-3 victory in the Sun Belt Championship, Charles Huff has been named the next head football coach at the University of Southern Mississippi. "As we started this search,...

USM students Tyler Threatt and Emily Chaplin play pickleball in Hattiesburg.

Pickleball Gaining Popularity in Hattiesburg

Gianna Milanese | December 4, 2024

Pickleball, a rapidly growing sport that blends elements of tennis, badminton, and ping pong, is becoming increasingly popular in Hattiesburg, especially among college students. Known for its easy-to-learn...

USM's Chandler Pittman comes down with a catch against Troy University.

Golden Eagles End Football Season with a Loss

Micah Gibbs, Sports Director | December 4, 2024

The Southern Miss Golden Eagles ended their season with a 52-20 loss to Troy on Saturday, as the Trojans scored 21 points in the final minutes of the fourth quarter. Southern Miss finished the season 1-11...

USM running back Dreke Clark run between defenders.

Southern Miss Falls to USA on Senior Day

Micah Gibbs, Sports Director | November 26, 2024

Southern Miss put up a strong start but couldn't maintain momentum, falling to South Alabama 35-14 on Senior Day in their final home game of the season. The Golden Eagles offense looked sharp early, with...

Southern Miss baseball head coach Christian Ostrander looks on during a scrimmage.

USM Baseball Adds Players for the 2026 Season

Micah Gibbs, Sports Director | November 21, 2024

Southern Miss second-year baseball coach Christian Ostrander announced Wednesday the signing of 10 players for the 2026 season including four right-handed pitchers, two left-handed pitchers, two infielders,...

USM's Rodrigues "Dreke" Clark runs between Texas State defenders.

Texas State Dominates Southern Miss 58-3

Micah Gibbs, Sports Director | November 21, 2024

Jordan McCloud threw four touchdown passes as Texas State amassed 703 yards of offense and scored on nine of 11 possessions to defeat Southern Miss 58-3 on Saturday night at UFCU Stadium. McCloud, a transfer...

USM's Bryce Lofton in action against Jacksonville State.

Lofton Named Finalist for Ray Guy Award

Gabe Calhoun, Multimedia Journalist | November 21, 2024

Southern Miss punter Bryce Lofton has been named a finalist for the prestigious Ray Guy Award, which recognizes the top collegiate punter in the nation. The award, named after NFL Hall of Famer and Southern...

USM's Chris Jones drags down a Marshall wide receiver.

Golden Eagles Fall at home to Marshall

Micah Gibbs, Multimedia Journalist | November 13, 2024

The Southern Miss Golden Eagles fell to 1-8 on the season and 0-5 in Sun Belt Conference play after a 37-3 loss to the Marshall Thundering Herd on Saturday at Carlisle-Faulkner Field. Marshall (6-3, 4-1...

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