University of Southern Mississippi Athletics
Hopson by the Numbers
3/18/2016 12:00:00 AM | Football
HATTIESBURG, Miss. - Jay Hopson became the University of Southern Mississippi's 21st head football coach as the program embarks on its 100th playing season this fall. The team begins spring practice next week. Prior to spring practice, get to know a little bit about the new head coach...
Jay Hopson File
Personal:
| Wife | Michelle |
| Children | Hyde and Hannah |
| Date of Birth | Oct. 13, 1968 |
| Hometown | Vicksburg, Miss. |
Education:
| Degree | Major | Alma Matter |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | Business Administration | Ole Miss, 1992 |
| Master's | Physical Education and Recreation | Delta State, 1994 |
Coaching Experience:
| Years in Coaching | 24 |
| Years as Head Coach | Four (4) |
| Years at Southern Miss | Six (6) seasons as an assistant coach |
Coaching Career:
| Years | School | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Tulane | GA / Off. Scout Team / Special Teams / Video |
| 1993 | Delta State | Defensive Backs |
| 1994 | LSU | GA / Defensive Backs / Offensive Scout Team |
| 1995 | Florida | GA / Offensive Scout Team / Special Teams |
| 1996-00 | Marshall | Defensive Backs |
| 2001-03 | Southern Miss | Defensive Backs |
| 2004 | Ole Miss | Defensive Backs |
| 2005 | Southern Miss | Defensive Coordinator / Defensive Backs |
| 2006-07 | Southern Miss | Defensive Coordinator / Middle Linebackers |
| 2008-09 | Michigan | Linebackers |
| 2010-11 | Memphis | Defensive Coordinator |
| 2012-15 | Alcorn State | Head Coach |
| 2016 | Southern Miss | Head Coach |
Bowl / Playoff Experience:
| Year | Bowl / Playoff |
|---|---|
| 1995 | Fiesta Bowl (National Championship Game) |
| 1996 | NCAA I-AA Playoffs (National Champions) |
| 1997 | Motor City Bowl |
| 1998 | Motor City Bowl |
| 1999 | Motor City Bowl |
| 2000 | Motor City Bowl |
| 2002 | Houston Bowl |
| 2003 | Liberty Bowl |
| 2004 | New Orleans Bowl |
| 2005 | New Orleans Bowl |
| 2007 | GMAC Bowl |
| 2007 | PapaJohns.com Bowl |
| 2014 | SWAC Championship Game |
| 2015 | SWAC Championship Game |
| 2015 | Celebration Bowl ("HBCU National Championship) |
The 2016 season is around the corner and season tickets are available now. Season tickets for the 2016 Southern Miss home season can be purchased by going online at SouthernMissTickets.com, or by calling the Athletic Ticket Office at 1-800-844-TICK (8425) as well as visiting the Pat Ferlise Ticket Center on weekdays between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
