University of Southern Mississippi Athletics
Football Works Through Second Preseason Scrimmage Saturday Afternoon
8/22/2026 2:52:00 PM | Football
HATTIESBURG, Miss. – The Southern Miss football team concluded fall camp Saturday afternoon by conducting its second preseason scrimmage at Renasant Stadium.
The Golden Eagles worked through the almost two-hour scrimmage in front of an exuberant Fan Fest crowd as the squad conducted plays through special scenarios, including team periods with the offense starting at its own one-yard line, as well as red zone offense and special teams work.
First-year coach Blake Anderson said following the scrimmage that the one today was much different than the one a week ago and that his team went through more live situations this camp than in previous ones he has directed due to the number of new players on the roster.
"Last week it was almost all open field with normal situations," said Anderson. "This week was anything but (that)."
With all the extra live work this camp, Anderson said he was pleased that they got out of the first three weeks of practice with no significant injuries to speak of during those live periods.
While he was hesitant to grade the scrimmage without seeing the tape, his initial thoughts included that the defense had a better day than the offense.
"It was good to see the defense have a good day and compete the way they did in those situations," said Anderson.
The Golden Eagles will now take Sunday off, as well as Monday due to the start of the fall semester, before returning to the practice field on Tuesday afternoon.
Southern Miss opens the 2026 season, Saturday, Sept. 5, at home against Alcorn State at 4 p.m.
Tickets for the season opener, as well as the other five Golden Eagle home contests, in the forms of season, flex plans, as well as single game ticket options, can be purchased by going online at SouthernMiss.com/Tickets.
The Golden Eagles worked through the almost two-hour scrimmage in front of an exuberant Fan Fest crowd as the squad conducted plays through special scenarios, including team periods with the offense starting at its own one-yard line, as well as red zone offense and special teams work.
First-year coach Blake Anderson said following the scrimmage that the one today was much different than the one a week ago and that his team went through more live situations this camp than in previous ones he has directed due to the number of new players on the roster.
"Last week it was almost all open field with normal situations," said Anderson. "This week was anything but (that)."
With all the extra live work this camp, Anderson said he was pleased that they got out of the first three weeks of practice with no significant injuries to speak of during those live periods.
While he was hesitant to grade the scrimmage without seeing the tape, his initial thoughts included that the defense had a better day than the offense.
"It was good to see the defense have a good day and compete the way they did in those situations," said Anderson.
The Golden Eagles will now take Sunday off, as well as Monday due to the start of the fall semester, before returning to the practice field on Tuesday afternoon.
Southern Miss opens the 2026 season, Saturday, Sept. 5, at home against Alcorn State at 4 p.m.
Tickets for the season opener, as well as the other five Golden Eagle home contests, in the forms of season, flex plans, as well as single game ticket options, can be purchased by going online at SouthernMiss.com/Tickets.
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