Southern Miss Golden Eagles
73
76
OFF
71
DEF
Average
Matchup
Sun Belt7-6 (2025)#108 Recruiting90% Returning
Depth Chart· Updated Aug 17, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 5
    69
    Ethan HamptonRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 18
    66
    Landry LyddyRS SR/TR
  3. 12
    66
    John WhiteRS SO
RB
  1. 2
    79
    Robert BriggsRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 14
    66
    Steven RobinsonRS JR/TR
  3. 6
    61
    Jamarice WilderRS FR/TR
    TRANSFER
WR-X
  1. 11
    78
    Davis DaltonRS SR
    Starter
  2. 8
    76
    AJ LittleRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 80
    60
    King David AboyaFR
WR-Z
  1. 1
    75
    Mario SandersRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 13
    66
    Grant PageRS SR/TR
  3. 23
    60
    Trey HorneRS JR/TR
SLOT
  1. 7
    84
    Kaden SaundersRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 9
    74
    Jaylen HimesSO/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 0
    60
    Eelijah SingletonRS JR/TR
TE
  1. 81
    71
    Preston KilgoreRS JR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 88
    71
    Jeremiah Beck Jr.RS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
LT
  1. 58
    72
    Greg NunneryGR/TR
    Starter
  2. 76
    72
    Larry EdwardsRS SO
LG
  1. 53
    77
    Toby MealerRS FR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 55
    66
    Zerian HudsonRS SR/TR
  3. 75
    60
    Casey Jean-BaptisteJR/TR
C
  1. 67
    72
    Broderick RomanGR/TR
    Starter
  2. 74
    72
    Luke RogersRS JR
  3. 50
    67
    Joe RoundsRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
RG
  1. 62
    72
    Aloali'i MauiGR/TR
    Starter
  2. 56
    66
    Brayden WarnerJR/TR
  3. 79
    60
    Liam CassidyJR/TR
RT
  1. 78
    80
    Christian YoungRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 70
    74
    Braden CainRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER
2026 Schedule

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Team Analysis
WHY #94 IN WS POWER

2025 SP+: -7.1 → -6.3 after regression

65%

Roster talent: 38th percentile

18%

Recruiting class: #108 national

16%

Returning production: 90%

4%

Preseason blend — SP+ weight rises when 2026 numbers publish (Aug). How we rank · not a betting line.

Portal

29 adds in two-deep · avg 71 OVR · top add: K. Saunders (WR, 84, from Penn State)

Camp battles to watch4
Coach Southern MissTake them from week one to the natty. You call every play.

Updated Aug 17, 2026 · Data from public sources

Who starts for Southern Miss?

Southern Miss Golden Eagles starting lineup

Ethan Hampton is the projected starting quarterback for Southern Miss as of August 17, 2026. Landry Lyddy 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 August 17, 2026. Preseason depth charts are projections and change through fall camp.

Ethan Hampton · QBRobert Briggs · RBDavis Dalton · WR-XPreston Kilgore · TE

Common questions

Who is Southern Miss's starting quarterback?
Ethan Hampton is the projected starting quarterback for Southern Miss as of August 17, 2026. Landry Lyddy 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 AJ Little 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 August 17, 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).