Southern Miss Announces Home-and-Home Football Series With UConn

The two-game series will begin in Hattiesburg in 2026 and conclude in Storrs in 2029.

Published on Feb. 19, 2026

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Southern Miss has announced a new home-and-home football series with UConn, with the first game taking place in Hattiesburg on September 19, 2026 and the second game in Storrs, Connecticut on November 3, 2029. This will mark the first-ever football matchup between the two programs.

Why it matters

The new series adds an intriguing non-conference opponent to Southern Miss's schedule and provides an opportunity for the Golden Eagles to face off against a team from a different region of the country. It also gives UConn a chance to build its football profile by taking on a competitive opponent from Conference USA.

The details

The home-and-home series will open with Southern Miss hosting UConn at Carlisle-Faulkner Field at M.M. Roberts Stadium on September 19, 2026. The series will then conclude with the Golden Eagles traveling to Storrs, Connecticut to face the Huskies on November 3, 2029.

  • The first game of the series will be played on September 19, 2026 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.
  • The second game of the series will be played on November 3, 2029 in Storrs, Connecticut.

The players

Southern Miss

The Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles are the athletic teams of the University of Southern Mississippi, located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

UConn

The University of Connecticut Huskies are the athletic teams of the University of Connecticut, located in Storrs, Connecticut.

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The takeaway

This new home-and-home series between Southern Miss and UConn represents an exciting opportunity for both programs to face off against a new opponent and expand their national profiles. The matchup will provide fans with an intriguing non-conference clash to look forward to in the coming years.