Louisiana meets Southern Miss in Sun Belt play

Southern Miss (4-2) at Louisiana (2-4), Oct. 18 at 5 p.m. EDT.

Who Said What? Take our college football Week 7 quotes quiz

Coaches had plenty to say after Week 7 of the college football season. Can you guess which coach said what?

Why did college football move its transfer portal? An FAQ

The NCAA officially moved its football transfer portal to January, but not without questions. We have answers.

Southern Miss scores 4 straight touchdowns in 1st half before holding off Georgia Southern 38-35

— Braylon Braxton passed for 237 yards and two touchdowns, Jeffery Pittman carried it 31 times for 140 yards and two scores, and Southern Miss held off Georgia Southern 38-35 on Thursday night.

Southern Miss Golden Eagles vs. Georgia Southern Eagles: Full Highlights

Southern Miss Golden Eagles vs. Georgia Southern Eagles: Full Highlights

Southern Miss squares off against Georgia Southern in Sun Belt play

Southern Miss (3-2) at Georgia Southern (2-3), Oct. 9 at 8 p.m. EDT.

College football defensive stop rate ahead of Week 7

We rank the top defenses each week based on how many times an opponent's drive ends without points.

College football defensive stop rate ahead of Week 6

We rank the top defenses each week based on how many times an opponent's drive ends without points.

Pittman scores 2 TDs early, Southern Miss beats Jacksonville State 42-25

— Jeffery Pittman scored two rushing touchdowns, Braylon Braxton threw for two more, and Southern Miss defeated Jacksonville State, 42-25 on Saturday.

Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs. Southern Miss Golden Eagles: Full Highlights

Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs. Southern Miss Golden Eagles: Full Highlights

Southern Miss Golden Eagles vs. Louisiana Tech Bulldogs: Full Highlights

Southern Miss Golden Eagles vs. Louisiana Tech Bulldogs: Full Highlights

Louisiana Tech jumps out early and holds on to beat Southern Miss 30-20

— Blake Baker threw for 239 yards and ran for a touchdown as Louisiana Tech built a big first-half lead and held off Southern Miss for a 30-20 victory on Saturday night.

Louisiana Tech takes on Southern Miss in Week 4

Southern Miss (2-1) at Louisiana Tech (2-1), Sept. 20 at 7:30 p.m. EDT.

Appalachian State Mountaineers vs. Southern Miss Golden Eagles: Full Highlights

Appalachian State Mountaineers vs. Southern Miss Golden Eagles: Full Highlights

Tapp's 3-sack game, Foster’s pick-6 lead Southern Miss to 38-22 win over App State

— Ian Foster had a 99-yard pick-6 for one of three Southern Miss interceptions, all in the red zone, and the Golden Eagles beat Appalachian State 38-22 on Saturday night.

Southern Miss and Appalachian State meet in Sun Belt action

Appalachian State (2-0) at Southern Miss (1-1), Sept. 13 at 7 p.m. EDT.

Braylon Braxton's 3 touchdown passes lead Southern Miss past Jackson State 38-20

— Braylon Braxton threw three touchdown passes and Southern Miss defeated Jackson State 38-20 on Saturday night.

Jackson State Tigers vs. Southern Miss Golden Eagles: Full Highlights

Jackson State Tigers vs. Southern Miss Golden Eagles: Full Highlights

Highlight: Huge third quarter lifts MS State past Southern Miss

The Bulldogs ground the Golden Eagles by outscoring them 21-0 in the third quarter to break open a close game en route to a 34-17 victory.

Mississippi State gets it going in second half, defeats Southern Miss 34-17

— A sluggish first half didn’t deter Mississippi State in its season opener on Saturday afternoon.

Mississippi State Bulldogs vs. Southern Miss Golden Eagles: Full Highlights

Mississippi State Bulldogs vs. Southern Miss Golden Eagles: Full Highlights

Blake Shapen throws 55-yard touchdown pass pass to Seydou Traore

Blake Shapen throws 55-yard touchdown pass pass to Seydou Traore

Mississippi State opens at Southern Miss with both programs looking to improve

Mississippi State at Southern Miss, Saturday, noon EDT.

What are the longest field goals in college football history?

Ove Johansson kicked the longest field goal in college football history, with a 69-yard zinger. Check out the other top field goals of all time now.

2025 preseason college football Bottom 10

If you want national title contenders, look somewhere else. Here, Ryan McGee salutes the best of the worst.

Ranking all 136 FBS teams in tiers

From Tier 1 to Tier 20, David Hale ranks all 136 college football program into tiers ahead of the 2025 season.

Which teams break through or bounce back in the 2025 college football season?

FSU has nowhere to go but up, Michigan can get way better, and Arizona State is building on its CFP berth. Which other teams are primed for bigger things in 2025?

2025 Sun Belt Conference college football projections, preview

The Dukes are the team to beat on paper, but if they falter, the Sun Belt race could be wide open.

2025 College Football Power Index: Best matchups, title odds

Does the SEC remain on top? Will Boise State revisit the CFP? Here's what stands out from ESPN's latest data.

Spring update of 2025 college football SP+ rankings for every FBS team

How the spring portal and other changes have impacted the numbers for the coming season.

Ranking all 136 FBS QB situations into tiers ahead of the 2025 season

From Clemson to Kennesaw State, David Hale ranks all 136 FBS school quarterbacks into tiers.

How coaching changes affect production on offense and defense

Coaching changes might bring hope or dreams of a flashy offense. How often do those dreams meet reality? We look at the numbers.

Initial 2025 college football SP+ rankings for every FBS team

As spring camps approach, Bill Connelly looks at what the metrics tell us about which teams to watch next season.

College football 2025 returning production for all 136 FBS teams

What teams have the most (and least) coming back, and what will it all mean next season?

Final college football defensive stop rate for 2024 season

We ranked the top defenses for the 2024 season based on how many times an opponent's drive ended without points.

Tulane to add ex-Southern Miss coach Hall to staff, sources say

Tulane is set to hire former Southern Miss head coach Will Hall to the coaching staff as the pass game coordinator, sources told ESPN.

Best fits for QBs in the college football transfer portal

Where should the top signal-callers in the portal go next? Our expert looks at schemes and what could work.

Last-place Southern Miss hires Marshall coach Charles Huff

Southern Miss has hired Marshall coach Charles Huff to take over a program that went winless in the Sun Belt. The Thundering Herd, meanwhile, have turned to NC State defensive coordinator Tony Gibson to replace Huff.

Final 2024 college football Bottom 10: Stacking up best of worst

From winless Kent State to woeful Ryan Day, the final votes are in for the list no one wants to make.

College football defensive stop rate after regular season

Our final regular-season ranking of the top defenses based on how many times an opponent's drive ends without points.

Troy scores 21 points in less than 2 minutes in the fourth quarter to beat Southern Miss 52-20

— Damien Taylor rushed for 169 yards and three touchdowns, Matthew Caldwell threw for a touchdown and ran for another, and Troy scored 21 points in less than two minutes in the fourth quarter to beat Southern Miss 52-20 on Saturday.

Southern Miss Golden Eagles vs. Troy Trojans: Full Highlights

Southern Miss Golden Eagles vs. Troy Trojans: Full Highlights

College football 2024 Week 14 schedule: Auburn vs. Alabama

Week 14 of the 2024 college football season has arrived. Auburn vs. Alabama is among the marquee matchups. Check out how to watch the games now.

College football Bottom 10 after Week 13: Roll over, Tide, roll over

While faltering Alabama lands in the middle of our rankings, Kent State stole all the drama at the top.

College football defensive stop rate ahead of Week 14

We rank the top defenses each week based on how many times an opponent's drive ends without points.

Lopez throws for 3 TDs and South Alabama rolls past Southern Miss 35-14

— Gio Lopez threw three touchdown passes, Fluff Bothwell ran for 104 yards, and South Alabama defeated Southern Miss 35-14 on Saturday.

Fluff Bothwell rushes in for 2-yard rushing touchdown

Fluff Bothwell rushes in for 2-yard rushing touchdown

College football 2024 Week 13 schedule: Alabama vs. Oklahoma

Week 13 of the 2024 college football season has arrived. Alabama vs. Oklahoma is among the marquee matchups. Check out how to watch the games now.

College football Bottom 10 after Week 12: Louisville's failed finish

The Cardinals' ugly ending and Kent State's lost season made it hard for Ryan McGee to get to sleep.

Texas State routs Southern Miss 58-3 behind Jordan McCloud's 4 TD passes, 704 yards of offense

— Jordan McCloud threw four touchdown passes and Texas State had 703 yards of offense and scored on nine of its 11 possessions to rout Southern Miss 58-3 on Saturday night.