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FILE - Marshall players and coaches take the field against UAB in an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington W.Va. On Tuesday, March 29, 2022, Conference USA announced in a joint statement with Marshall, Old Dominion and Southern Miss that it has reached a resolution with the three schools to expedite their early move to the Sun Belt. (Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch via AP, File)

East Carolina at Memphis 11/13/2021

Mar. 29, 2022 08:13 PM EDT

Sun Belt releases schedule with departing C-USA schools

Mar. 01, 2022 11:04 AM EST
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Sun Belt Conference on Tuesday released a football schedule for the coming season that includes new members Marshall, Southern Mississippi and...

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

FILE - Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh stands on the field as players warm up for an NCAA college football game against Nebraska on Oct. 9, 2021, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb. Harbaugh is The Associated Press college football coach of the year after leading the Wolverines to their first Big Ten title in 17 years and a berth in the College Football Playoff. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz, File)

Being Harbaugh: Quirky, competitive, ingenious, disruptive

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 28, 2021 03:06 PM EST

Gore propels Southern Miss past FIU 37-17

Nov. 27, 2021 06:47 PM EST
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (AP) — Frank Gore Jr. threw two touchdown passes and ran for two scores and Southern Miss started fast in a 37-17 victory over Florida...

Michigan running back Hassan Haskins (25) is chased by Ohio State safety Ronnie Hickman (14) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Ohio State at Michigan 11/27/2021

Nov. 27, 2021 12:53 PM EST

Gore accounts for 3TDs to send S. Miss past Louisiana Tech

Nov. 20, 2021 12:44 AM EST
RUSTON, La. (AP) — Frank Gore Jr. threw two touchdowns on four completions and Southern Mississippi beat Louisiana Tech 35-19 on Friday night. ...

UTSA wide receiver Leroy Watson (1) pulls in a pass for a touchdown in front of Southern Mississippi linebacker Santrell Latham (6) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

UTSA escapes upset, rallying to beat Southern Miss 27-17

By Raul Dominguez Nov. 13, 2021 06:56 PM EST

Southern Mississippi defensive back Brendan Toles (17) breaks up a pass in the end zone intended for UTSA wide receiver Zakhari Franklin (4) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Southern Miss at UTSA 11/13/2021

Nov. 13, 2021 05:21 PM EST

Michigan quarterback Cade McNamara (12) passes while being pressured by Penn State defensive end Arnold Ebiketie (17) in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

Michigan at Penn State 11/13/2021

Nov. 13, 2021 01:59 PM EST

UTEP's Torey Richardson (8) tries to stop UTSA's Zakhari Franklin during an NCAA college football game in El Paso, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. (Gaby Velasquez/The El Paso Times via AP)

No. 15 UTSA hosts Conference USA opponent Southern Miss

By The Associated Press Nov. 11, 2021 05:22 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)

North Texas at Southern Miss 11/6/2021

Nov. 11, 2021 03:11 PM EST

No. 15 UTSA hoping to avoid letdown against Southern Miss

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

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Nov. 11, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Nov. 12 1892 — William “Pudge” Heffelfinger becomes the first pro football player by getting $500 to play for the Allegheny Athletic...

Johnson, Ragsdale, North Texas run over Southern Miss 38-14

Nov. 06, 2021 11:15 PM EDT
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (AP) — Isaiah Johnson and Ikaika Ragsdale combined for over 200 yards rushing and three touchdowns and North Texas beat Southern Mississippi...

UTEP quarterback Gavin Hardison (12) looks to throw during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Southern Mississippi, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Hattiesburg, Miss. (Dominic Gwinn/Hattiesburg American via AP)

UTEP at Southern Miss 10/9/2021

Oct. 31, 2021 05:33 PM EDT

Middle Tennessee with 5 takeaways, tops Southern Miss 35-10

Oct. 30, 2021 08:54 PM EDT
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) — Backup quarterback Mike DeLiello ran for 77 yards and a pair of touchdowns and the Middle Tennessee defense had five takeaways as...

Southern Mississippi, left, and UAB face off at the line of scrimmage during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game in Hattiesburg, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (Dominic Gwinn/Hattiesburg American via AP)

AP sources: Southern Miss accepts invite to join Sun Belt

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 22, 2021 07:19 PM EDT

Alabama wide receiver John Metchie III (8) fights off a tackle attempt by Mississippi State cornerback Emmanuel Forbes (13) on his way to a 46-yard touchdown pass reception during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Alabama at Mississippi State 10/16/2021

Oct. 16, 2021 07:59 PM EDT

UAB blanks Southern Miss 34-0

Oct. 16, 2021 07:34 PM EDT
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (AP) — Dylan Hopkins threw for one touchdown and ran for another to lead UAB to a 34-0 win over Southern Miss on Saturday. ...