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Nick Mullens leads Southern Miss in career passing yards (11,994) and Damion Fletcher in rushing yards (5,302). In College Football 27, the Golden Eagles' projected starters average 73.4 OVR, 129th of 138 FBS teams.
- CFB 27 starter avg
- 73.4
- 129th of 138
- Players 80+ OVR
- 2
- 0 rated 90+
- Best unit
- Wide receiver
- 78.7 avg · 77th nationally
- Record books
- 25
- career leaderboards
All-time career leaders
Southern Miss football records
| Record | Holder | Total | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Career Passing Yards | Nick Mullens | 11,994 | 2013–2016 |
| Career Passing Touchdowns | Nick Mullens | 87 | 2013–2016 |
| Career Rushing Yards | Damion Fletcher | 5,302 | 2006–2009 |
| Career Rushing Touchdowns | Damion Fletcher | 44 | 2006–2009 |
| Career Receptions | Sherrod Gideon | 193 | 1996–1999 |
| Career Receiving Yards | Sherrod Gideon | 3,214 | 1996–1999 |
| Career Receiving Touchdowns | Sherrod Gideon | 30 | 1996–1999 |
| Career Tackles | Rod Davis | 526 | 2000–2003 |
| Career Sacks | Adalius Thomas | 34.5 | 1996–1999 |
| Career Interceptions | Bubba Phillips | 25 | 1947–1950 |
| Career Field Goals Made | Darren McCaleb | 69 | 2003–2006 |
| Career Completions | Austin Davis | 933 | 2008–2011 |
| Career Pass Attempts | Nick Mullens | 1,546 | 2013–2016 |
| Career Completion Percentage | Jack Abraham | 69.3 | 2018–2020 |
| Career Rushing Attempts | Damion Fletcher | 1,009 | 2006–2009 |
| Career Total Offense | Austin Davis | 12,267 | 2008–2011 |
| Career All-Purpose Yards | Ito Smith | 6,534 | 2014–2017 |
| Career Points | Darren McCaleb | 345 | 2003–2006 |
| Career Tackles for Loss | Rod Davis | 60.5 | 2000–2003 |
| Career Pass Breakups | Greg Brooks | 45 | 2000–2003 |
| Career Forced Fumbles | Cordarro Law | 14 | 2008–2011 |
| Career Fumble Recoveries | Melvin Ratcliff | 10 | 1992–1995 |
| Career Extra Points Made | Darren McCaleb | 138 | 2003–2006 |
| Career Kick Return Yards | John Eubanks | 1,845 | 2002–2005 |
| Career Punt Return Yards | Andrew Mott | 1,280 | 1983–1986 |
Across multiple leaderboards
Notable Southern Miss players
- Austin Davis2008–2011
No. 1 completions (933) · No. 1 total offense (12,267) · No. 2 passing yards (10,892)
- Nick Mullens2013–2016
No. 1 passing yards (11,994) · No. 1 passing touchdowns (87) · No. 1 pass attempts (1,546)
- Jeff Kelly1998–2001
No. 4 completions (571) · No. 4 completion percentage (58) · No. 5 passing yards (7,095)
- Damion Fletcher2006–2009
No. 1 rushing yards (5,302) · No. 1 rushing touchdowns (44) · No. 1 rushing attempts (1,009)
- Ito Smith2014–2017
No. 1 all-purpose yards (6,534) · No. 2 rushing yards (4,538) · No. 2 rushing touchdowns (42)
- Brett Favre1987–1990
No. 3 passing yards (7,695) · No. 3 passing touchdowns (52) · No. 3 completions (613)
- Dustin Almond2002–2005
No. 4 passing yards (7,342) · No. 4 pass attempts (1,052) · No. 4 total offense (7,602)
- Rod Davis2000–2003
No. 1 tackles (526) · No. 1 tackles for loss (60.5) · No. 2 fumble recoveries (9)
- Michael Boley2001–2004
No. 2 sacks (28) · No. 2 tackles for loss (56) · No. 2 forced fumbles (9)
- Darren McCaleb2003–2006
No. 1 field goals made (69) · No. 1 points (345) · No. 1 extra points made (138)
- Sherrod Gideon1996–1999
No. 1 receptions (193) · No. 1 receiving yards (3,214) · No. 1 receiving touchdowns (30)
- Danny Hrapmann2009–2011
No. 2 field goals made (53) · No. 2 extra points made (130) · No. 3 points (289)
All-time series
Southern Miss rivalries
| Opponent | Rivalry | All-time series | First met | Streak |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 LA Tech | Louisiana Tech/Southern Miss Rivalry | Southern Miss leads 37–18 | 1935 | L1 |
 Memphis | — | Southern Miss leads 40–22 | 1935 | L1 |
 Tulane | Battle for the Bell | Southern Miss leads 24–10 | 1979 | L1 |
 UAB | — | Southern Miss leads 11–8 | 2000 | L1 |
 South Alabama | — | South Alabama leads 6–0 | 2020 | L6 |
College Football 27
Southern Miss in CFB 27
| Player | Pos | Class | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaden Saunders | WR | Junior | 81 |
| Broderick Roman | C | Senior | 80 |
| Jamarice Wilder | HB | Freshman | 79 |
| Mario Sanders II | WR | Senior | 78 |
| Brandon Hood | HB | Sophomore | 77 |
| Jeremiah Dillon | WR | Senior | 77 |
| Robert Briggs | HB | Senior | 77 |
| Jaylen Himes | WR | Sophomore | 76 |
Planning a Southern Miss dynasty? See the Southern Miss CFB 27 dynasty outlook for unit-by-unit ratings and the starters you lose after year one.
Tracked on CFB Clipboard
Public Southern Miss dynasties
Fan-run College Football dynasties with Southern Miss as the current program, shared publicly by their coaches.
- Heisman Eisenman GreatnessBrandon Eisenman · 3 seasons · 26–4
- Dynasty THTyler Hall · 2 seasons · 11–5
- Gridiron AscensionCoach Leach · 2 seasons · 12–2
- RebuildSlim Jim · 2 seasons · 11–2
- Southern Mississippi DynastyAlexander Allison · 2 seasons · 2–10
- Granbel Dynasty 1Alexander Allison · 1 season · 2–10
- Southern Miss DynastyJJ Randall · 1 season · 8–0
Conference
Sun Belt programs
Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- EA Sports College Football 27 rivalry data — All-time series records as they ship in the game, before any dynasty games are played.
- EA Sports College Football 27 roster ratings — Ratings from “Freshmen Update 8/27/26” roster update, imported 2026-08-31 via Teamcrafters. Ratings change with each roster update.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.