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FILE - Mount Vernon High School football coach Art Briles talks to players on the sideline Aug. 30, 2019, in Bonham, Texas. Grambling State football coach Hue Jackson has hired former Baylor coach Briles as offensive coordinator, the university confirmed Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022. Briles has not worked in college football since 2016, when he was fired by Baylor after an investigation concluded he and his staff took no action against players named in sexual assault allegations. (Smiley N. Pool/The Dallas Morning News via AP, File)
Briles out at Grambling less than 1 week after being hired

By David Brandt Feb. 28, 2022 04:37 PM EST

Southern Mississippi takes the field at the start of an NCAA college football game against North Texas in Hattiesburg, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. (Dominic Gwinn/Hattiesburg American via AP)
No. 15 UTSA hoping to avoid letdown against Southern Miss

By Raul Dominguez Nov. 11, 2021 03:05 PM EST

Southern Miss hires Will Hall as its new football coach

Dec. 02, 2020 05:24 PM EST
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (AP) — Southern Miss has hired Tulane offensive coordinator Will Hall as its new head football coach. Athletic director...

Southern Miss Interim Head Coach Tim Billings prepares to enter the field for an NCAA college football game against Rice in Hattiesburg, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020. (Cam Bonelli/Hattiesburg American via AP)
Collins throws 4 TDs, 3 to Trammell, and Rice wins 30-6

Oct. 31, 2020 06:27 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 19, 2020, file photo, Southern Mississippi interim head coach Scotty Walden calls to his team during warmups prior to an NCAA college football game against Louisiana Tech, in Hattiesburg, Miss. Southern Mississippi interim coach Scotty Walden is leaving the school, effective immediately, to become the head coach at Austin Peay. Austin Peay announced Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020, that Walden would fill a vacancy that has been open since July, when Mark Hudspeth abruptly resigned. (Alyssa Newton/The Sun Herald via AP, File)
Another change at Southern Miss: coach Walden to Austin Peay

Oct. 27, 2020 02:09 PM EDT

Louisiana Tech running back Israel Tucker (22) wards off a tackle from Southern Mississippi linebacker Hayes Maples (32) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Hattiesburg, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020. (Alyssa Newton/The Sun Herald, via AP)
La Tech beats Southern Miss 31-30 on Herbert's TD catch

Sep. 19, 2020 11:56 PM EDT

FILE - Louisville quarterback Micale Cunningham (3) plays against Mississippi State in the Music City Bowl NCAA college football game Monday, Dec. 30, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. Last August, Micale Cunningham was recovering from a preseason knee injury that put him behind Jawon Pass on the depth chart. He returned to replace an injured Pass at midseason and didn't look back, passing for 2,065 yards and 22 TDs in 11 starts. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
Week 3 Preview: ACC quarterback matchup tops light schedule

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 18, 2020 11:18 AM EDT

FILE - The championship trophy is seen before a news conference for the NCAA college football playoff championship game between Alabama and Clemson, Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019, in Santa Clara, Calif. In a season of uncertainty, go with the sure things. Alabama vs. Clemson for the fourth time in the title game. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
Pick Six: In these uncertain times, 'Bama and Clemson again

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 08, 2020 03:59 PM EDT

Southern Miss' Hopson out as coach; Walden takes over

Sep. 07, 2020 06:28 PM EDT
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (AP) — Southern Mississippi coach Jay Hopson said Monday that he has stepped down and co-offensive coordinator Scotty Walden will take over...

Tulane rallies for 30-13 win over Southern Miss in AF Bowl

By Stephen Hawkins Jan. 04, 2020 03:27 PM EST
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Justin McMillan won two Texas state championships playing for a high school only about 35 miles away from where he played his last...

Southern Mississippi players gather around coach Jay Hopson during a timeout in the team's NCAA college football game against Western Kentucky on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Hattiesburg, Miss. (Cam Bonelli/Hattiesburg American via AP)
Southern Miss will play Tulane in the Armed Forces Bowl

The Associated Press Dec. 08, 2019 05:02 PM EST

Southern Mississippi head coach Jay Hopson walks onto the field with his players before an NCAA college football game against Western Kentucky, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019. (Cam Bonelli/Hattiesburg American via AP)
William Carey Crusaders at Southern Miss Golden Eagles 11/24/2019

Nov. 23, 2019 07:18 PM EST

Alabama wide receiver Henry Ruggs III (11) celebrates his touchdown against Southern Miss with Alabama tight end Miller Forristall (87) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Tagovailoa throws 5 TDs, No. 2 Alabama rolls over USM 49-7

By John Zenor Sep. 21, 2019 04:42 PM EDT

Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) and running back Najee Harris (22) look back to the sideline for a play during the first half of an NCAA college football game against New Mexico State, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
No. 2 Alabama hosts Southern Miss in another hot day game

By John Zenor Sep. 20, 2019 08:03 AM EDT

Southern Mississippi quarterback Jack Abraham (15) scrambles away from several Mississippi state defenders in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Jim Lytle)
Hill Leads Mississippi State Past Southern Miss 38-15

By Paul Jones Sep. 07, 2019 08:30 PM EDT

Mississippi State quarterback Tommy Stevens (7) is pursued by Louisiana-Lafayette defensive back Cameron Solomon (27) in the second half of an NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019. Mississippi State won, 38-28. (AP Photo/Chuck Cook)
Mississippi State, Southern Miss look to maintain momentum

By Paul Jones Sep. 06, 2019 08:00 AM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 15, 2018, photo, North Texas quarterback Mason Fine looks to throw a pass during the first half of the New Mexico Bowl NCAA college football game against Utah State in Albuquerque, N.M. North Texas is favored to win West Division in Conference USA. Fine began his first camp way down on the depth chart--maybe sixth or seventh behind the transfer quarterback who did start the first game of the 2016 season. But Fine got into the opener as a true freshman, and has been UNT’s starter since taking that role his second game. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton, File)
Fine time at North Texas; QB's 4th season with Littrell

By Stephen Hawkins Aug. 29, 2019 02:24 AM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 18, 2018, file photo, UAB running back Spencer Brown (28) carries during the first half of the Boca Raton Bowl NCAA college football game against Northern Illinois in Boca Raton, Fla. Brown has had consecutive 1,200-yard seasons. He ran for 1,227 yards (87.6 per game) with 16 TDs last year. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)
Green in C-USA: North Texas and Marshall league favorites

By Stephen Hawkins Aug. 15, 2019 12:08 PM EDT

Coach Art Briles addresses the media after a team practice at Mount Vernon High School, Monday, Aug. 5, 2019, in Mount Vernon, Texas. Briles was back at his roots Monday, coaching a high school football team in Texas after a season in Italy and more than three years after the two-time Big 12 champion coach was fired by Baylor in the wake of a sexual assault scandal. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Art Briles back on field in Texas, not talking about Baylor

By Stephen Hawkins Aug. 05, 2019 09:39 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 12, 2015, file photo, Baylor coach Art Briles walks the field before the NCAA college football team's game against Lamar in Waco, Texas. Briles, the former Baylor football coach fired three years ago after an investigation found the school had mishandled allegations of sexual misconduct and violence, has been hired to lead an East Texas high school program. Mount Vernon Superintendent says its board of trustees has approved a two-year contract with Briles, who was 65-37 in eight seasons with Baylor. Before coaching in college, Briles had a successful 20-year career as a high school coach in Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)
East Texas superintendent defending decision to hire Briles

May. 28, 2019 09:24 PM EDT