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Southern Miss is navigating 2026 under first-year head coach Blake Anderson. Promoted from offensive coordinator, Anderson took over a program he described as being in “completely uncharted territory” amid sweeping roster changes. More than 70 newcomers joined the Golden Eagles, making this one of the more dramatic rebuilds in the country.
Southern Miss’s TV schedule stays almost entirely within the ESPN ecosystem, ranging from ESPN+ streams to national windows across ESPN’s linear networks. That setup makes ESPN Unlimited an especially straightforward option for following the Golden Eagles.
This guide will help you watch Southern Miss Golden Eagles football. You’ll find the full TV schedule, recommendations for the best streaming options, and answers to the biggest viewing questions.
2026 Southern Miss football TV schedule
After four nonconference games, Southern Miss opens Sun Belt play on the national stage with an October 6 trip to Troy. That Tuesday night game is the first of two midweek conference matchups for the Golden Eagles, with the other coming against JMU on November 5. The regular season closes with South Alabama at home before a road trip to Old Dominion.
The schedule table below tracks the Golden Eagles’ kickoff times and TV channels. We’ll update it as remaining Sun Belt TV assignments are finalized. To see the rest of the sport’s weekly lineup, check out our College Football TV Schedule.
CFB - Southern Miss Golden Eagles Schedule
| Opponent | Date | Time (ET) | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
Alcorn State Braves | Saturday, Sept. 5 | 5:00 p.m. | |
Saturday, Sept. 12 | 8:50 p.m. | ||
Saturday, Sept. 19 | 7:00 p.m. | ||
Saturday, Sept. 26 | 7:00 p.m. | ||
At Troy Trojans | Tuesday, Oct. 6 | 8:00 p.m. | |
Saturday, Oct. 17 | TBD | TBD | |
Saturday, Oct. 24 | TBD | TBD | |
Saturday, Oct. 31 | TBD | TBD | |
Thursday, Nov. 5 | 8:00 p.m. | TBD | |
Saturday, Nov. 14 | TBD | TBD | |
Saturday, Nov. 21 | TBD | TBD | |
At Old Dominion Monarchs | Saturday, Nov. 28 | TBD | TBD |
Best TV plans for watching Southern Miss football
ESPN Unlimited is all you need for Southern Miss’s regular-season schedule, since the Golden Eagles’ games fall within ESPN’s network and streaming ecosystem. If you’d rather get ESPN coverage as part of a broader live TV package, we’ve got another option below.
Best Overall
With an ESPN Unlimited subscription, you can watch every Southern Miss game on the ESPN app. It also includes thousands of other live events and exclusive content. If you already have a live TV provider that offers integration with ESPN Unlimited, you can access both services from a single app.
Best Live TV Service
YouTube TV is a useful option if you want Southern Miss coverage alongside a broader college football lineup. Plans that include ESPN also include ESPN Unlimited access, and Multiview lets you follow up to four games at once.
How to watch Southern Miss football FAQ
Where can I watch Southern Miss football for free?
Free trials from DIRECTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, and YouTube TV can provide temporary access to Southern Miss games airing during the trial period. Trial availability and eligibility can change.
Where can I stream Southern Miss football without cable?
You can stream Southern Miss games with ESPN Unlimited, which covers the ESPN networks and ESPN+ in one subscription. YouTube TV and Hulu + Live TV are broader live TV alternatives.
How do I watch Southern Miss football if I live out of state?
Out-of-state Golden Eagles fans can watch through the same national and conference outlets listed in the schedule table above. College football broadcast rights aren't built around the local-market blackout system used by many professional sports leagues.
When is the Sun Belt Conference Championship game?
The 2026 Sun Belt Conference Championship game is Friday, December 4.
Why you should trust us
David Vick, our Contributing Writer, cross-referenced Southern Miss’s official football schedule with major TV providers’ channel lineups to build these viewing recommendations, weighing channel availability, pricing, and ease of use. We regularly review the schedule as Sun Belt TV assignments are finalized. Read more about our process in our Editorial Policy.
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