Malik Shorts
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 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

Rice tight end Jordan Myers, left, is caught by Southern Mississippi defensive back Malik Shorts (9) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Houston, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Southern Miss at Rice 10/2/2021

Oct. 02, 2021 08:45 PM EDT

UTSA running back Sincere McCormick (3) runs upfield against Southern Mississippi during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Hattiesburg, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
UTSA at Southern Miss 11/21/2020

Nov. 21, 2020 04:31 PM EST

Malik Shorts, Southern Miss defensive back, tackles Andrew Little, University of Alabama Lions wide receiver, during their NCAA football game at USM in Hattiesburg, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. (Cam Bonelli/Hattiesburg American via AP)
North Alabama at Southern Miss 11/7/2020

Nov. 07, 2020 07:01 PM EST

North Texas quarterback Austin Aune throws a pass during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Southern Mississippi on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, in Denton, Texas. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)
Southern Miss at North Texas 10/3/2020

Oct. 03, 2020 09:35 PM EDT