Southern Miss football contacts eligible former players amid court ruling

Southern Miss head coach Blake Anderson has reached out to four former players who may regain eligibility due to a preliminary court ruling on July 31. The ruling allows players from the high school class of 2022 to potentially return for an additional year. The NCAA is appealing the decision, leaving the future uncertain for these athletes. The team faces an opening game against Alcorn State on September 5, and Anderson is evaluating the players' readiness to return to competition. He emphasized the need to monitor the situation closely in the coming days.

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