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Southern Miss

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Starters

  1. QBLandry Lyddy
  2. RBRobert Briggs
  3. WRDavis Dalton
  4. TEPreston Kilgore
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Depth Chart· Updated Nov 1, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 18
    66
    Landry LyddyRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 12
    66
    John WhiteRS SO
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Defense starters

  1. DEZachariah Keith
  2. NTDarrell Gross
  3. DTNasim Cairo
  4. JACKKameron Cyprien
  5. WLBMathis Haygood
  6. MLBWesley Edison
  7. LCBChamp Lewis
  8. SSLaquan Robinson
  9. FSLandon Sylvie
  10. RCBKobi Albert
  11. NBJyaire Brown
RB
  1. 2
    73
    Robert BriggsRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 14
    60
    Steven RobinsonRS JR/TR
  3. 6
    55
    Jamarice WilderRS FR/TR
    TRANSFER
WR-X
  1. 11
    72
    Davis DaltonRS SR
    Starter
  2. 0
    60
    Eelijah SingletonRS JR/TR
  3. 9
    60
    Jaylen HimesSO/TR
    TRANSFER

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Next game kickoff time

Southern Miss Golden Eagles plays James Madison at home on Thu, Nov 5. The listed kickoff time is 08:00 PM ET.

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Latest changesThis week

Changed in Week 9

No starter changes recorded on the Southern Miss depth chart so far in Week 9.

Articles and coaching staff

Coaching Staff

Head CoachBlake Anderson1st season
Offensive CoordinatorKyle Cefalo
Defensive CoordinatorJoe Bolden
Team stats and game log

Team Stats

8 games · as of Nov 1

Points/G
26.9
Yards/G
399.5
Pass Yds/G
232.4
Rush Yds/G
167.1
TO Margin
2
3rd Down %
30.91%
Total TD
28
Sacks
22
TFL
36
INT
6
Team analysisProjection, why this rating
Why this rating
WHY #125 IN WS POWER
Results this season-17.7 pts

Lost to Arkansas State Red Wolves in week 7.

2025 SP+: -14.9

85%

Roster talent: 32nd percentile

7%

Recruiting class: #108 national

6%

Returning production: 90%

2%

Base rating is the blend above; −17.7 résumé adjustment from 2026 results. Ratings never go below 62. How we rank · not a betting line.

Portal

22 adds in two-deep · avg 65 OVR · top add: A. Little (WR, 76, from Chattanooga)

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Southern Miss Golden Eagles transfer portal 2026: who came in, from where

25 transfers on the Southern Miss depth chart, 11 projected to start. Showing the top 16. Tap a name for the player page.

Southern Miss Starting Quarterback

Southern Miss Golden Eagles starting lineup

Southern Miss starting lineup: QB Landry Lyddy, RB Robert Briggs, WR-X Davis Dalton, TE Preston Kilgore. Full two-deep below, updated daily.

Landry Lyddy is the projected starting quarterback for Southern Miss as of November 1, 2026. John White is listed second.

Southern Miss also projects Robert Briggs at running back, Davis Dalton at wide receiver and Preston Kilgore at tight end.

The full Southern Miss Golden Eagles two-deep was last updated November 1, 2026. Depth charts are projections and can change week to week with injuries and coaching decisions.

Landry Lyddy · QBRobert Briggs · RBDavis Dalton · WR-XPreston Kilgore · TE
Common questions7 answers

Common questions

Who is Southern Miss's starting quarterback?
Landry Lyddy is the projected starting quarterback for Southern Miss as of November 1, 2026. John White is listed second.
Who starts at running back for Southern Miss?
Robert Briggs is the projected starter at running back for Southern Miss, with Steven Robinson listed second.
Who starts at wide receiver for Southern Miss?
Davis Dalton is the projected starter at wide receiver for Southern Miss, with Eelijah Singleton listed second.
Who starts at tight end for Southern Miss?
Preston Kilgore is the projected starter at tight end for Southern Miss, with Jeremiah Beck Jr. listed second.
When was the Southern Miss Golden Eagles depth chart last updated?
The Southern Miss Golden Eagles depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated November 1, 2026. It refreshes daily through the season.
What was Southern Miss's record last season?
Southern Miss Golden Eagles finished 7-6 (5-3 in Sun Belt play).
When does Southern Miss Golden Eagles play next?
Southern Miss Golden Eagles plays James Madison at home on Thu, Nov 5. The listed kickoff time is 08:00 PM ET.
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Full Southern Miss roster

Every player on the Southern Miss Golden Eagles depth chart, by position.

Offense

WR: Davis Dalton, Eelijah Singleton, Jaylen Himes

WR: AJ Little, Kaden Saunders, Grant Page

WR: Mario Sanders, MJ Johnson

LT: Braden Cain, Larry Edwards

LG: Greg Nunnery, Zerian Hudson, Toby Mealer

C: Joe Rounds, Luke Rogers

RG: Aloali'i Maui, Brayden Warner

RT: Dante Devine, Christian Young

TE: Preston Kilgore, Jeremiah Beck Jr., Broderick Peters

QB: Landry Lyddy, John White

RB: Robert Briggs, Steven Robinson, Jamarice Wilder, Jaylen Foster

Defense

DE: Zachariah Keith, Ramon Pernas, Jeffery Rush Jr.

NT: Darrell Gross, Josh Johnson, Xavier McIver

DT: Nasim Cairo, JR Stegall, Cam'ron Hoyte

JACK: Kameron Cyprien, Jameer Lewis, Will Smith

WLB: Mathis Haygood, Tyler Lassiter

MLB: Wesley Edison, Avery Sledge

CB: Champ Lewis, Ishmael Ibraheem

SS: Laquan Robinson, Michael Robinson III

FS: Landon Sylvie, Kelby Hampton

CB: Kobi Albert, Malakai Murphy, Jonah Martinez

NB: Jyaire Brown, Kolby Peavy

RES: Ethan Hampton

Special Teams

PT: Dusty Zimmer, Reed Harradine

PK: Creighton Wilbanks, Reed Harradine

KO: Reed Harradine, Creighton Wilbanks

LS: Luke Beard, Colin Kapilovic

H: Dusty Zimmer, Reed Harradine

PR: AJ Little, Kaden Saunders

KR: MJ Johnson, Robert Briggs