
Southern Miss football's spring game is scheduled for April 18 at noon CT at M.M. Roberts Stadium. The team is under new coach Blake Anderson after finishing last season with a 7-5 record.
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Southern Miss football is wrapping up its first spring under coach Blake Anderson.
The Golden Eagles will take the field for their spring game on April 18 at noon CT at M.M. Roberts Stadium.
Last season, with Charles Huff as coach, Southern Miss finished 7-5 and was just one win away from making the Sun Belt championship game. Huff left to take the head coaching job at Memphis on Dec. 7.
Anderson was promoted from offensive coordinator on Dec. 11. He coached the Golden Eagles in their 27-16 loss to Western Kentucky in the New Orleans Bowl on Dec. 23, bringing the team's final record to 7-6.
The Southern Miss spring game is on April 18 at noon CT.
The new head coach of Southern Miss football is Blake Anderson.
Southern Miss football finished last season with a 7-5 record.
The Southern Miss spring game will be held at M.M. Roberts Stadium.


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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - DECEMBER 23: Tychaun Chapman #2 of the Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles scores a touchdown during the first quarter of the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl over Dave Herard #17 of the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Caesars Superdome on December 23, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - DECEMBER 23: Braylon Braxton #1 of the Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles looks to pass during the first quarter of the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Caesars Superdome on December 23, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - DECEMBER 23: Jameer Lewis #16 and Michael Montgomery #17 of the Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles tackle Marvis Parrish #21 of the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers for a loss during the second quarter of the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl at Caesars Superdome on December 23, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - DECEMBER 23: JJ Hawkins #5 of the Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles reacts after intercepting a pass during the second quarter of the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Caesars Superdome on December 23, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - DECEMBER 23: Corey Myrick #22 of the Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles reacts after a stop during the first quarter of the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Caesars Superdome on December 23, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - DECEMBER 23: Jameer Lewis #16 of the Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles reacts after a defensive stop during the second quarter of the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Caesars Superdome on December 23, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - DECEMBER 23: Jaylin Carter #24 of the Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles is tackled by Elin Jones #50 of the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers during the second quarter of the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl at Caesars Superdome on December 23, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - DECEMBER 23: Braylon Braxton #1 of the Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles is hit as he throws by Koron Hayward #34 of the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers during the second quarter of the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl at Caesars Superdome on December 23, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - DECEMBER 23: Braylon Braxton #1 of the Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles warms up prior to the start of the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Caesars Superdome on December 23, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - DECEMBER 23: Tychaun Chapman #2 of the Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles reacts after scoring a touchdown against Dave Herard #17 of the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (no in photo) during the first quarter of the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl at Caesars Superdome on December 23, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - DECEMBER 23: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers head coach Tyson Helton stands with the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl trophy after his team defeated the Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles at Caesars Superdome on December 23, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - DECEMBER 23: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers head coach Tyson Helton reacts with the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl trophy after his team defeated the Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles at Caesars Superdome on December 23, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - DECEMBER 23: Rodney Tisdale Jr. #16 of the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers passes during the first quarter of the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl against the Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles at Caesars Superdome on December 23, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - DECEMBER 23: Jonathan Pennix #11 of the Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles breaks up a pass to Cameron Flowers #4 of the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers during the first quarter of the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl at Caesars Superdome on December 23, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - DECEMBER 23: Rodney Tisdale Jr. #16 of the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers looks to pass during the second quarter of the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl against the Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles at Caesars Superdome on December 23, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - DECEMBER 23: Maverick McIvor #7 of the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers scores a touchdown during the third quarter of the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl against the Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles at Caesars Superdome on December 23, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - DECEMBER 23: Maverick McIvor #7 of the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers scores a touchdown during the third quarter of the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl against the Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles at Caesars Superdome on December 23, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - DECEMBER 23: Maverick McIvor #7 of the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers reacts after scoring a touchdown during the third quarter of the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl against the Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles at Caesars Superdome on December 23, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - DECEMBER 23: Tychaun Chapman #2 of the Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles scores a touchdown during the first quarter of the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl over Dave Herard #17 of the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Caesars Superdome on December 23, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - DECEMBER 23: Tychaun Chapman #2 of the Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles scores a touchdown during the first quarter of the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl over Dave Herard #17 of the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Caesars Superdome on December 23, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - DECEMBER 23: Braylon Braxton #1 of the Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles looks to pass during the first quarter of the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Caesars Superdome on December 23, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - DECEMBER 23: Jameer Lewis #16 and Michael Montgomery #17 of the Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles tackle Marvis Parrish #21 of the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers for a loss during the second quarter of the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl at Caesars Superdome on December 23, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - DECEMBER 23: JJ Hawkins #5 of the Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles reacts after intercepting a pass during the second quarter of the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Caesars Superdome on December 23, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - DECEMBER 23: Corey Myrick #22 of the Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles reacts after a stop during the first quarter of the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Caesars Superdome on December 23, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - DECEMBER 23: Jameer Lewis #16 of the Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles reacts after a defensive stop during the second quarter of the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Caesars Superdome on December 23, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - DECEMBER 23: Jaylin Carter #24 of the Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles is tackled by Elin Jones #50 of the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers during the second quarter of the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl at Caesars Superdome on December 23, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - DECEMBER 23: Braylon Braxton #1 of the Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles is hit as he throws by Koron Hayward #34 of the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers during the second quarter of the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl at Caesars Superdome on December 23, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - DECEMBER 23: Braylon Braxton #1 of the Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles warms up prior to the start of the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Caesars Superdome on December 23, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - DECEMBER 23: Tychaun Chapman #2 of the Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles reacts after scoring a touchdown against Dave Herard #17 of the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (no in photo) during the first quarter of the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl at Caesars Superdome on December 23, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - DECEMBER 23: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers head coach Tyson Helton stands with the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl trophy after his team defeated the Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles at Caesars Superdome on December 23, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - DECEMBER 23: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers head coach Tyson Helton reacts with the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl trophy after his team defeated the Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles at Caesars Superdome on December 23, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - DECEMBER 23: Rodney Tisdale Jr. #16 of the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers passes during the first quarter of the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl against the Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles at Caesars Superdome on December 23, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - DECEMBER 23: Jonathan Pennix #11 of the Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles breaks up a pass to Cameron Flowers #4 of the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers during the first quarter of the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl at Caesars Superdome on December 23, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - DECEMBER 23: Rodney Tisdale Jr. #16 of the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers looks to pass during the second quarter of the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl against the Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles at Caesars Superdome on December 23, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - DECEMBER 23: Maverick McIvor #7 of the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers scores a touchdown during the third quarter of the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl against the Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles at Caesars Superdome on December 23, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - DECEMBER 23: Maverick McIvor #7 of the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers scores a touchdown during the third quarter of the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl against the Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles at Caesars Superdome on December 23, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - DECEMBER 23: Maverick McIvor #7 of the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers reacts after scoring a touchdown during the third quarter of the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl against the Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles at Caesars Superdome on December 23, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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Tia Reid covers Jackson State sports for the Clarion Ledger. Email her at treid@usatodayco.com and follow her on X@tiareid65.
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