The 2023 Southern Miss Golden Eagles football team represented the

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as a member of the

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during the

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. They were led by head coach Will Hall, who is coaching his third season with the team. The Golden Eagles played their home games at

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Preseason

Media poll

In the Sun Belt preseason coaches' poll, the Golden Eagles were picked to finish in fourth place in the West division. Running back Frank Gore Jr., defensive back Jay Stanley, and all purpose back Frank Gore Jr. were named to the preseason All-Sun Belt first team. Defensive lineman Jalen Williams was named to the second team.

Schedule

The football schedule was announced February 24, 2023.

Game summaries

Alcorn State

at No. 4 Florida State

Tulane

at Arkansas State

Texas State

Statistics

Old Dominion

at South Alabama

at Appalachian State

Louisiana–Monroe

at Louisiana

at Mississippi State

Troy

References

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Southern Miss The University of Southern Mississippi (Southern Miss or USM) is a public research university with its main campus located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award bachelor's, ma ...

Southern Miss Golden Eagles football seasons

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