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Southern Miss expects three players back for UConn matchup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 5:24 PM

Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Southern Miss expects three players back for UConn matchup

Summary

Southern Miss football may have three key players return for their game against UConn on September 19. Coach Blake Anderson indicated that senior wide receiver Davis Dalton, junior defensive lineman A'Mari Wilson, and senior running back Robert Briggs could be available after recent injuries. Dalton participated fully in practice for the first time since his hamstring injury, while Wilson returned from an elbow issue. Briggs is listed as a game-time decision due to a hamstring re-aggravation. The Golden Eagles look to improve on their recent performance after a loss to Auburn, where they fell 43-8.

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Status Watch

•Southern Miss is 1-1 heading into the game against UConn.
•Coach Blake Anderson reports no serious injuries from the Auburn loss.
•Davis Dalton returned to full practice, aiming for more targets in the upcoming game.
•A'Mari Wilson is back practicing after recovering from an elbow injury.
•Robert Briggs is a game-time decision due to a hamstring injury.

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Southern Miss football could get three contributors back on the field against UConn. Here's what coach Blake Anderson said about his team's health.
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