Tulane rings true in 21-3 win at USM
Last season, Tulane led Southern Miss by as many as 14 points, but it was USM making all the big plays late in a 27-24 comeback victory. This…
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USM identity unwavering after FSU loss
On Saturday, Southern Miss allowed 66 points to now third-ranked Florida State, the most the Golden Eagles have given up since the 66 they surrendered to Tulane in 2020 which…
Saints Report: Saints defense dominants in week one win
The New Orleans Saints let their defense do the talking in a 16-15 week one win over the Tennessee Titans, limiting opposing Quarterback Ryan Tannehill to the…
WXXV Student Athlete of the Week: St. Stanislaus football’s Ian Gael Gonzalez Rioz
If the road less traveled is to the left, Ian Gael Gonzalez Rioz is not going right as long as there's a football in his hand. "It's something…
JUCO Football Eve, Part II: Pearl River Wildcats
POPLARVILLE, Miss (WXXV) -- Pearl River Community College football is coming off its best season in a dozen years heading into year four of the Seth Smith era.…
JUCO Football Eve, Part I: Mississippi Gulf Coast Bulldogs
PERKINSTON, Miss. (WXXV) -- Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College football and winning just go together, and the Bulldogs are showing no signs of slowing down heading into…
Chapel Hart performs at the Golden Eagle's opening day
On Saturday, Chapel Hart rang in the college football season in Hattiesburg. The trio played at Spirit Park at the University of Southern Mississippi. News 25's Ansley Brent say down with…
Gulfport dominates again with a final score of 51-14 over Vancleave
It took Gulfport more than six quarters to allow its first set of points in 2023, but the Admirals still cruised past Vancleave with a final score of 51-14. Watch the video for…
Southern Miss football kicks off the 2023 season Saturday
We are just one day out from Southern Miss kicking off the 2023 college football season at home against Alcorn State. Third Year Head Coach Will Hall…
St. Martin standout Noreel White chooses Ole Miss
St. Martin 4-star standout Noreel White has decided to "stay at the crib." White announced that he has committed to Ole Miss -- and captioned a Twitter post "staying at the crib." https://twitter.com/NoreelWhite_/status/1695094617790906721?s=20 White chose the Rebels over Arkansas, LSU…
News 25's 25 Teams in 25 Days: St. Patrick Fighting Irish
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) -- It's all about journey over destination at St. Patrick Catholic High School, where the Fighting Irish break in a whole new…
Former USC star Reggie Bush plans defamation lawsuit against NCAA
Updated 2:21 PM CDT, August 23, 2023 LOS ANGELES (AP) — Former Southern California running back Reggie Bush plans to file a defamation lawsuit against the NCAA over a statement made by college sports’ governing body about the reasoning for…
Billy Wiles named Southern Miss starting quarterback
With less than two weeks until kick-off, the Golden Eagles have named their starting quarterback for the 2023 season. Clemson transfer Billy Wiles will be accepting the snaps as…
News 25's 25 Teams in 25 Days: Resurrection Catholic Eagles
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV) -- After missing the playoffs for the first time in eight years in 2021, Resurrection Catholic was back in the postseason like it…
Saints and Texans call off joint practices that were scheduled for this week in New Orleans
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — The New Orleans Saints and Houston Texans have agreed to cancel the joint practices that were scheduled to be held in New Orleans on Thursday and Friday. The teams will meet in the preseason finale next…
News 25's 25 Teams in 25 Days: Moss Point Tigers
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV) -- Last season, John Feaster led the Stone football program to a place it hadn't been in 31 years. Now, he's trying…
News 25's 25 Teams in 25 Days: West Harrison Hurricanes
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- In 2022, 13 years of losing football was reversed at West Harrison High School, where the Hurricanes are coming off their best…
MHSAA adopts new methods for practices in the heat
The Mississippi High School Activities Association now mandates the use of wetbulb globe temperature readings to determine the safety of outdoor practices. News 25’s Ansley Brent breaks…
News 25's 25 Teams in 25 Days: Vancleave Bulldogs
VANCLEAVE, Miss. (WXXV) -- The Vancleave football program is coming off a fourth place finish in Region 4-5A, but that doesn't tell the whole story of 2022.…
News 25's 25 Teams in 25 Days: Pascagoula Panthers
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV) --The Pascagoula Panthers have talent all over the field heading into 2023, and now they're looking to finish their storybook with the same ending…
News 25’s 25 Teams in 25 Days: Ocean Springs Greyhounds
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) -- The Ocean Springs football program is a combined 23-2 over the last two years, and was every bit the contender to…
Saints shorten outdoor portions of practice because of hot weather
METAIRIE, La. (AP) — Hot weather — even by south Louisiana standards — is causing the New Orleans Saints to change their training camp schedule. The club announced Tuesday evening that it has decided to shorten the time the team…
News 25's 25 Teams in 25 Days: Picayune Maroon Tide
There’s always more history to be made at stop number nine on News 25’s 25 Teams in 25 Days where the Picayune Maroon Tide just went back-to-back for…
News 25’s 25 Teams in 25 Days: Gautier Gators
The greatest show on turf, the Gautier Gators were a sight to behold in 2022 led by All-American Quarterback Kaden Irving, who led the state in passing…