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Southern Miss coach Blake Anderson says the Golden Eagles’ hard-fought win has to be a starting point, not a reason to ease up. He praised the team’s improved physicality and run game, but emphasized that mistakes remain and the team must keep improving ahead of Saturday’s road game at ULM.

By the Numbers
  • Southern Miss is 2-5 overall and 1-2 in Sun Belt play.
  • ULM is 1-6 overall and 1-2 in the Sun Belt.
  • Saturday’s game in Monroe kicks off at 2:30 p.m.
  • Southern Miss rushed for nearly 300 yards in its win.
Yes, But

Anderson called the win the team’s most complete performance of the season, while stressing it was far from perfect. He said the Golden Eagles still have significant technical issues to correct, and quarterback Landry Lyddy needs to regain confidence in the pocket.

State of Play
  • Southern Miss hopes to get offensive linemen Greg and Luke back; their availability is day-to-day.
  • Jeremiah Dillon is expected to miss significant time after wrist surgery.
  • Anderson expects a physical ULM team and says Southern Miss will need to bring its own energy on the road.
What’s Next

The Golden Eagles visit ULM on Saturday, with Anderson treating the matchup as a test of whether the team can build on its win without becoming complacent.

Bottom Line

Southern Miss has a promising formula in a stronger run game and improved physical play—but sustaining progress will depend on fixing mistakes and showing the same fight away from home.