Southern Miss · Sun Belt

Blake Anderson

Head Coach

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Overall Record: 1-0
Conference Record: 0-0
Buyout: N/A
2027 Recruiting Rank: N/A
Hired: Dec 11, 2025

Buyout details: Promoted from offensive coordinator.

No pressure entering 2026

Not on any major preseason hot seat list.

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Southern Miss Opens Blake Anderson Era With Dominant Win Over Alcorn State

Anderson’s era opens with dominant win over Alcorn State.

Sports Illustrated2d ago

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Southern Miss Has One Major Goal in Blake Anderson's First Game as Head Coach
Sports Illustrated5d ago
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6d ago
USM Football Begins New Era under Blake Anderson
USM begins new era under Anderson.
sm2media.com
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Aug 31, 2026
The Wait Is Over: Blake Anderson, Southern Miss Turns Its Attention To Week One Matchup Against Alcorn State
Anderson focuses on the upcoming game against Alcorn State.
Sports Illustrated
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Aug 30, 2026
Inside the journey of Southern Miss football coach Blake Anderson | Exclusive
Blake Anderson's journey with Southern Miss is explored.
The Clarion-Ledger
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Aug 30, 2026
Inside the journey of Southern Miss football coach Blake Anderson | Exclusive
Explore Blake Anderson's journey with Southern Miss football.
Hattiesburg American
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Aug 26, 2026
Ethan Hampton Injury Still Progressing as Southern Miss QB Competition Nears 'Tough Conversations'
QB competition at Southern Miss heats up with Hampton's injury status.
Sports Illustrated
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Aug 24, 2026
Blake Anderson Identifies a 'Hidden' Factor That Could Shape Southern Miss' Season
Anderson highlights a 'hidden' factor for Southern Miss' success.
Yahoo Sports
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Aug 24, 2026
Blake Anderson Identifies a 'Hidden' Factor That Could Shape Southern Miss' Season
Anderson highlights a 'hidden' factor for Southern Miss' upcoming season.
Sports Illustrated
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Aug 4, 2026
Southern Miss football 2026 highlights, clips from head coach Blake Anderson
Highlights and clips from Southern Miss coach Anderson.
Hattiesburg American
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Aug 2, 2026
The Biggest Puzzle in College Football: Can Blake Anderson Put All The Southern Miss Pieces Together?
Article explores if Blake Anderson can succeed at Southern Miss.
si.com
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Jul 30, 2026
Hall's Southern Miss Lessons Shape His Tulane Approach
Hall's lessons influence Anderson at Tulane.
roundtable.io
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Jul 26, 2026
Five Reasons to Believe Southern Miss Can Exceed Expectations This Season
Reasons supporting Southern Miss's potential this season.
Sports Illustrated
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Jul 26, 2026
Southern Miss football: Blake Anderson embraces challenge of roster overhaul in first season as head coach
Anderson talks about tackling roster changes this season.
WLOX
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Jul 26, 2026
Southern Miss football: Blake Anderson embraces challenge of roster overhaul in first season as head coach
Blake Anderson discusses roster changes in his first season.
WLBT
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Jul 17, 2026
Inside Blake Anderson's first offseason as Southern Miss football coach
This story reviews Blake Anderson's first offseason with Southern Miss.
Hattiesburg American
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Jul 17, 2026
1-on-1 With Blake Anderson: 'I'm a Little Bit of a Psycho' About Competing for Championships
Blake Anderson shares his competitive mindset in a recent interview.
Sports Illustrated
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Jul 16, 2026
New USM coach unbothered by another round of low summer expectations
New USM coach remains optimistic despite low expectations.
Sun Herald