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Florida State quarterback Jordan Travis is presented a belt after being named the most valuable player in the team's win in the Cheez-It Bowl NCAA college football game against Oklahoma, Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Changes on horizon for bowls as CFP expands to 12 teams

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 05, 2023 03:11 PM EST

Florida State wide receiver Johnny Wilson (14) makes a reception while defended by Oklahoma defensive back Justin Broiles (25) during the second half of the Cheez-It Bowl NCAA college football game, Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Gore's record performance headlines AP all-bowl selections

By Steve Megargee Jan. 05, 2023 09:37 AM EST

Southern Mississippi wide receiver Jason Brownlee drops a pass against South Alabama in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game in Hattiesburg, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. (Aimee Cronan/The Gazebo Gazette via AP)
Southern Miss, Rice face off in Alabama's Lending Tree Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 16, 2022 02:34 PM EST

South Alabama Receiver Devin Voisin tries to break the tackle from Southern Miss Safety Camron Harrell in the first half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Hattiesburg, Miss. (Aimee Cronan/The Gazebo Gazette via AP)
Southern Miss meets Rice in Lending Tree Bowl on Dec. 17

By The Associated Press Dec. 04, 2022 04:10 PM EST

Gore Jr.'s career day leads Southern Miss past UL Monroe

Nov. 26, 2022 08:40 PM EST
MONROE, La. (AP) — Frank Gore Jr. ran for a career-high 199 yards and a key touchdown and Southern Mississippi became bowl eligible by defeating UL Monroe 20-10 on...

Bradley, South Alabama beat Southern Miss 27-20

Nov. 19, 2022 08:47 PM EST
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (AP) — Carter Bradley threw two of his three touchdown passes in the fourth quarter and South Alabama beat Southern Miss 27-20 Saturday night for...

Tennessee State escapes Texas A&M-Commerce with a 22-14 win

Nov. 19, 2022 08:25 PM EST
COMMERCE, Texas (AP) — Darius Harper picked off a pass on the first play from scrimmage and returned it 28 yards for a touchdown, then stripped receiver Andrew...

Minus McCall, Coastal Carolina holds off Southern Miss 26-23

Nov. 13, 2022 12:02 AM EST
CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — C.J. Beasley ran 56 yards to set up the final score of the game and Coastal Carolina rallied for a 26-23 victory over Southern Mississippi on...

Today in Sports History-Nov. 11-17

By The Associated Press Nov. 10, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Nov. 11 1911 — Carlisle Indian School of Carlisle, Pa., led by Jim Thorpe, beats nationally ranked Harvard 18-15 before 25,000 in Cambridge, Mass....

Carroll's 3 TDs leads Georgia State past Southern Miss 42-14

Nov. 05, 2022 06:53 PM EDT
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (AP) — Marcus Carroll ran for 163 yards and three touchdowns to lead Georgia State to a 42-14 rout of Southern Miss on Saturday. ...

Southern Mississippi defensive back Camron Harrell (29) makes a tackle against Louisiana Lafayette wide receiver Dontae Fleming (17) as Eric Scott Jr. (2) comes into assist during an NCAA college football game, Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022 at M.M. Roberts Stadium in Hattiesburg, Miss. (Hunter Dawkins/The Gazebo Gazette via AP)
Southern Miss beats ULL for 10th straight time

Oct. 27, 2022 11:30 PM EDT

Southern Miss tops Texas State in wild finish

Oct. 22, 2022 09:57 PM EDT
SAN MARCOS, Texas (AP) — Chandler Pittman caught a 53-yard touchdown pass from Zach Wilcke with 32 seconds remaining and Southern Mississippi defeated Texas State 20...

Southern Mississippi running back Frank Gore Jr. breaks a tackle against Arkansas State during an NCAA college football game in Hattiesburg, Miss. on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022. (Aimee Cronan/The Gazebo Gazette via AP)
Gore, Dean rally Southern Miss past Arkansas State 20-19

Oct. 15, 2022 11:17 PM EDT

Billingsley, Vidal each run for TD; Troy beats Southern Miss

Oct. 09, 2022 12:11 AM EDT
TROY, Ala. (AP) — Kimani Vidal had 79 yards rushing and a touchdown on 17 carries, DK Billingsley scored on a 1-yard run and Troy beat Southern Miss 27-10 Saturday...

FILE - Gov. Phil Bryant speaks about his legacy following a life of public service, Jan. 8, 2020, in his office at the Capitol in Jackson, Miss. Newly revealed text messages show how deeply involved the former Mississippi governor was in directing more than $1 million in welfare money to retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre. The texts were in court documents filed Monday, Sept. 12, 2022, in state court by an attorney for the nonprofit known as the Mississippi Community Education Center. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File)
Texts: Favre also sought welfare money for football facility

By Emily Wagster Pettus Sep. 25, 2022 04:55 PM EDT

Southern Miss gets first win of season, edges Tulane 27-24

Sep. 24, 2022 10:39 PM EDT
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Zach Wilcke threw a pair of touchdown passes, Eric Scott returned an interception for a score and Southern Mississippi collected its first win of...

Southern Miss beats FCS-level Northwestern State

Sep. 17, 2022 11:12 PM EDT
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (AP) — Ty Keyes completed six passes — three going for touchdowns — and Southern Mississippi beat FCS-level Northwestern State 64-10 on Saturday. ...

Southern Miss head coach Will Hall walks the sidelines during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Miami, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
No. 15 Miami pulls away in 2nd half, tops Southern Miss 30-7

By Tim Reynolds Sep. 10, 2022 03:21 PM EDT

FILE - Miami head coach Mario Cristobal talks with the media at the team's NCAA college football media day, Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022, in Coral Gables, Fla. Cristobal isn't the only coach who came home to Miami. The Hurricanes have no shortage of assistants and analysts with deep Miami ties who signed on to join Cristobal's first staff at his alma mater. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)
No. 15 Miami enters as big favorite against Southern Miss

By The Associated Press Sep. 08, 2022 11:37 AM EDT

Southern Mississippi running back Frank Gore Jr. (3) runs the ball into the endzone for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Liberty in Hattiesburg, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. (Hannah Ruhoff/The Sun Herald via AP)
Frank Gore Jr., son of Miami great, set to face Hurricanes

By Tim Reynolds Sep. 08, 2022 11:27 AM EDT