Auburn hosts Southern Miss for home opener at Jordan-Hare Stadium

Auburn returns to Jordan-Hare Stadium this Saturday for its home opener against Southern Miss. This game marks the 24th meeting between the two programs and the first since 2018. Auburn head coach Alex Golesh leads the Tigers in his debut at the venue, while Southern Miss enters under head coach Blake Anderson. Southern Miss recorded 317 rushing yards in a 49-3 win over Alcorn State last week, led by a backfield committee of Robert Briggs, Steven Robinson, and Jamarice Wilder. Quarterback Ethan Hampton, who is returning from a preseason hand injury, leads the Southern Miss offense. Auburn enters the contest as a favorite, with the opposing staff emphasizing the need for a near-perfect performance to remain competitive on the road.

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