Southern Miss prepares for road game against Auburn on September 12

Southern Miss travels to Jordan-Hare Stadium to face Auburn on September 12 at 6:45 p.m. CT. Both programs enter the Week 2 matchup with 1-0 records. The Golden Eagles defeated Alcorn State 49-3 in their season opener, while the Tigers secured a 17-16 win over Baylor. Southern Miss coach Blake Anderson characterized the Auburn roster as one of the most physically talented teams he has encountered. Auburn remains the 19th-ranked team in the 247Sports Talent Composite and holds a home-field advantage for the contest. The Golden Eagles will be without defensive lineman Amari Wilson, while receiver Davis Dalton and running back Robert Briggs remain questionable due to minor injuries.

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