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Southern Miss football begins new rebuild under Blake Anderson in 2026

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 9:10 PM

Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Southern Miss football begins new rebuild under Blake Anderson in 2026

Summary

Southern Miss football commences a new rebuilding phase under head coach Blake Anderson for the 2026 season. Following a brief resurgence under Charles Huff, who departed after the 2025 season, the program faces a talent shortage. The Golden Eagles aim to improve upon their recent struggles, having won only three games in four of the last five years. Anderson, in his first full season, must develop a roster mainly constituted from the transfer portal while finding consistency on both sides of the ball. The team's first game results are pending as the season progresses.

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By the Numbers

•Blake Anderson takes over the program after Charles Huff's departure.
•Southern Miss won only 7 games last season, struggling recently with multiple three-win seasons.
•The roster is heavily influenced by transfers as returning talent is scarce.
•Key player Broderick Roman returns at center to anchor the offensive line.
•The team seeks to improve time of possession after ranking low last season.

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After a one-year turnaround under Charles Huff, Southern Miss is starting over again with Blake Anderson rebuilding almost the entire roster.
— Yahoo Sports

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