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Golden Eagles

School facts, program titles and available AP poll analysis

Current Programs & Conferences

2026 FBS football and 2026–27 NCAA Division I basketball. Historical title affiliations appear with the sourced program history below.

Beyond the Ballot

Meet University of Southern Mississippi

The University of Southern Mississippi is a public university with its main campus in Hattiesburg and a Gulf Park campus in Long Beach. Chartered in 1910 as Mississippi Normal College, it opened classes in 1912.

Location
Hattiesburg, Mississippi
University Type
Public
Founded
1910First classes opened in 1912
Total Enrollment
13,191Fall 2025 · Unduplicated headcount across all university locations; November 1 census
Nickname
Southern Miss Golden Eagles
Sources & References
Aubrey K. Lucas Administration Building at University of Southern Mississippi
Aubrey K. Lucas Administration Building · 2011Photo: Dudemanfellabra / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

Men’s Basketball Titles

Championship history has not been added for this program. No title total is inferred from the current membership record.

Women’s Basketball Titles

Championship history has not been added for this program. No title total is inferred from the current membership record.

Available AP Poll Analysis

These dated views describe specific poll editions and seasons; they are separate from school facts and championship history.