Hattiesburg Laurel, MS, October 5, 2026 — The University of Southern Mississippi’s football team, the Golden Eagles, is set to commence its Sun Belt Conference schedule on Tuesday night. The team will face the Troy Trojans in a road game located in Troy. This matchup signifies the official start of conference play for the Golden Eagles in the upcoming season.

Currently, the Southern Miss Golden Eagles are looking to reverse a recent trend, as they are heading into this crucial conference opener having lost their last three games. The outcome of this contest could be significant for the team’s momentum and standing within the Sun Belt Conference as the season progresses.

The exact date for this Tuesday night game was not specified in the provided details. The opponent, the Troy Trojans, will host the Golden Eagles in what is expected to be a competitive conference debut for both programs. Specific details regarding the game’s kickoff time, venue within Troy, or any pre-game statistics for either team were not available.

The focus for Southern Miss will be on securing a victory to halt their current losing streak and establish a strong foundation for their conference campaign. The journey to end the streak begins on the road against a conference opponent.


Story summarized from the original created by WDAM Staff on www.wdam.com, see more information here.

Media gallery

About The Author
SignalNewsAI