1999 Southern Miss Golden Eagles football team explained

Year:1999
Team:Southern Miss Golden Eagles
Sport:football
Conference:Conference USA
Short Conf:C-USA
Coachrank:13
Aprank:14
Record:9–3
Conf Record:6–0
Head Coach:Jeff Bower
Hc Year:10th
Off Coach:Larry Kueck
Oc Year:3rd
Off Scheme:Pro-style
Def Coach:Dave Wommack
Dc Year:1st
Def Scheme:4–3
Stadium:M. M. Roberts Stadium
Champion:Conference USA champion
Liberty Bowl champion
Bowl:Liberty Bowl
Bowl Result:W 23–17 vs. Colorado State

The 1999 Southern Miss Golden Eagles football team represented the University of Southern Mississippi in the 1999 NCAA Division I-A football season. The Golden Eagles were led by head coach Jeff Bower and played their home games at M. M. Roberts Stadium. They secured their third Conference USA conference championship after finishing 6–0 in conference play. Their overall record was 9–3, and they were invited to play in the 1999 Liberty Bowl, where they defeated Colorado State, 23–17.[1] In the final AP Poll of the year, the Golden Eagles were ranked 14th, which is to date the highest finish in school history.[2]

Notes and References

  1. News: 1999 Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles Schedule and Results. Sports Reference LLC. SR/College Football. September 11, 2022.
  2. Web site: Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles school history. Sports Reference LLC. SR/College Football. September 11, 2022.