Auburn football faces revamped Southern Miss in week 2 matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 3:40 PM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
Auburn will host Southern Miss at Jordan-Hare Stadium on Saturday, September 12, marking their home opener for the 2026 college football season. Southern Miss enters the game under new head coach Blake Anderson, taking over after Charles Huff's departure. The Golden Eagles, who finished 2025 with a 7-6 record, will replace ten offensive starters, including quarterback Braylon Braxton. With significant turnover on the team, Southern Miss aims to adjust quickly to the new season's challenges. The matchup represents the 24th meeting between the two programs, where Auburn leads with an 18-5 record.
- •Auburn's home opener against Southern Miss on September 12
- •Blake Anderson is Southern Miss's new head coach
- •Southern Miss lost ten starters from last season's offense
- •Golden Eagles finished second in Sun Belt West Division in 2025
- •Previous meetings favor Auburn, holding an 18-5 lead
- 3:40 PMYahoo Sports — Auburn football prepares for new look Southern Miss in week 2
"Like Auburn, Southern Miss has a new head coach that is ready to lead a rebuilt roster onto the field in 2026.
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