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Southern Miss lost to Troy 28-18, which eliminated the Golden Eagles from the Sun Belt championship game.

Despite the loss, the team improved its record to 7-5 after finishing 1-11 the previous season.

First-year coach Charles Huff stated the program now has a winning culture and is no longer the "doormat of the Sun Belt."

HATTIESBURG — Mathis Haygood made it clear Southern Miss football wanted the chance at a Sun Belt conference championship.

The sophomore linebacker was distraught as he stood at the podium to meet with the media at MM Roberts Stadium. The Golden Eagles (7-5, 5-3 Sun Belt Conference) fell 28-18 to Troy (8-4, 6-2) on Nov. 29 and the loss prevented Southern Miss from winning the SBC West title and a spot in the conference championship game.

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