After 4 straight bowl appearances and a 12-2 record in 2011, the Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles have gone just 1-23 the last 2 years. Last year they played allot of youngsters plus have continuity with HC Todd Monken back for a 2nd year in a row and they have added new OC Chip Lindsey, who was OC at Auburn last year. This should be a much better year for the Golden Eagles. Preview & schedule below.
Not only was Chip Lindsey OC at Auburn, but he was also QB nick Mullens coach in high school. That should really help the QB who had a mediocre season last year in 6 starts, but also threw for 370 yards with 5 TDs in a season ending rout of UAB. Mullens will have his top 2 targets back from last year and 4 players overall that caught at least 24 ball on the year. The running game took a hit with the loss of top RB Kendrick Hardy, but their next 2 back return and with some other young talent this should be an improved group. The OL was a mess last year, but they do return 3 starters and have added 2 Juco transfer, so this looks like an improved group. For years the Southern Miss defense was always a solid group, but they have now allowed 37.8 ppg and 41.9 ppg the last 2 years. This year they have 8 starters back in have plugged in some solid Juco transfers, so I would look for a much better showing from them this year. The defensive backfield could struggle some with little depth, but the DL has some good talent, including SR DT Adam Williams (8.5 TFL last year), while the LB corps, led by DeBarrius Miller (92 tackles) and Terrick White (90 tackles), rates as one of the best in conference USA.
Southern Miss has had two really bad years in a row, but signs are pointing to them taking a step forward this year. They have continuity at both the HC spot and the QB spot with Nick Mullens. The offense should be vastly improved over last year’s group that put up just 17.1 ppg. The defense will also be improved, thanks to one of the better front 7s in the league. They do have a rather tough schedule, but I do see them bagging at least 4 wins on the year, including 2 in Conference USA. A step in the right direction. KEY TREND: 1-8 ATS as dogs vs an opponent off a SU loss.
2014 Southern Miss Football Schedule
Aug. 30 at Mississippi State
Sept. 6 Alcorn State
Sept. 13 at Alabama
Sept. 20 Appalachian State
Sept. 27 Rice*
Oct. 4 at Middle Tennessee*
Oct. 18 at North Texas*
Oct. 25 Louisiana Tech*
Nov. 1 at UTEP*
Nov. 8 Marshall*
Nov. 15 at UTSA*
Nov. 29 UAB*
Info gathered From Phil Steele's CFB Preview and Athlon Sports
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