Southern Miss Golden Eagles - Rivalries

Rivalries

• Tulane- The rivalry between Southern Miss and Tulane Green Wave football was born on the evening of October 13, 1979 and is known as The Battle for the Bell. As members of Conference USA the two teams played each other every year until 2006, when the league was split into Eastern and Western Divisions. Following their 2010 meeting, Southern Miss leads the series 23-7.

• Memphis- The long-standing rivalry between Southern Miss and Memphis dates back to October 26, 1935 and is often referred to as the Black and Blue Bowl. This yearly classic garnered its name from the intense competitive nature of the contest, as well as the competing schools' colors: the black of Southern Miss and the blue of Memphis. Both teams are members of Conference USA in the Eastern Division, and the teams play each other every year. Following their 2010 meeting, Southern Miss leads the series 39-21-1.

• Mississippi State- The instate rivalry between the Bulldogs and Golden Eagles spans almost half a century. The two schools have played numerous contests, but a twenty year hiatus has cooled the rivalry to some extent. However, there is a schedule home and home series scheduled to begin in August 2014 in Starkville, MS, with a game in Hattiesburg in 2015. Southern Miss holds a two game advantage in the series 14-12 with one tie in twenty seven meetings.

• Louisiana Tech- The rivalry between Southern Miss and Louisiana Tech spans over 40 games and originated in 1935. The Southern Miss & Louisiana Tech Rivalry, or Rivalry in Dixie, was recently renewed in 2010 resulting in a 13-12 Golden Eagle victory in Ruston, Louisiana. The Golden Eagles then won the 2011 game in Hattiesburg, MS 19-17. Since 2010, Southern Miss leads the series 31-13.