Southern Miss football adds three players as season approaches
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 10:06 AM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
Southern Miss football announced the return of Aloali'i Maui, Greg Nunnery, and Jameer Lewis for the 2026 season. Coach Blake Anderson confirmed their eligibility following a court ruling granting extended eligibility to some players. With the season opener against Alcorn State on September 5 approaching, the coaching staff hopes to integrate these players into practice by August 17. While their return bolsters a less experienced roster, the NCAA's appeal against the ruling creates uncertainty regarding their status this season.
- •Aloali'i Maui, Greg Nunnery, and Jameer Lewis return for Southern Miss.
- •Their eligibility stems from a court ruling allowing an additional season.
- •Southern Miss opens the season against Alcorn State on September 5.
- •Coach Anderson aims for them to join practice by August 17.
- •The NCAA's appeal may affect their eligibility before the season starts.
- 10:06 AMYahoo Sports — How return of 3 newly eligible players impacts Southern Miss football
"Aloali'i Maui, Greg Nunnery and Jameer Lewis are all returning to Southern Miss football. Here's what it means.
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