Southern Miss football team visits DuBard School
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – Black and gold took over DuBard School in Hattiesburg on September 3, 2026. “Black and Gold Day is our traditional day of inviting the football team and coaches over to experience what it’s like to be in our school and learn from our students, as well as the smallest Eagles on […]
On September 3, 2026, the Southern Miss football team paid a visit to DuBard School in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Dr. Alison Webster, the director of the DuBard School, explained that the event, known as "Black and Gold Day," is a tradition where the football team and coaches come to interact with the students and showcase their enthusiasm for the upcoming first home game.
The players were greeted by students wearing their jerseys, taking pictures, and showing excitement for the game. Southern Miss head football coach Blake Anderson emphasized the importance of giving back to the community that supports them. He shared that his own children faced challenges with reading disabilities and speech delays, making this event particularly meaningful to him. Anderson noted that witnessing the success stories of former students who overcame similar obstacles is a joy for the team.
The Golden Eagles are set to open their season on September 5, 2026, with a home game against Alcorn State.
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