Former USM Head Coach Jay Hopson named South Alabama cornerbacks coach
Today, South Alabama Head Football Coach Kane Wommack announced Jay Hopson as the next cornerbacks coach of the Jaguars. Hopson most recently serving as the…
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Former USM Head Coach Jay Hopson joining Mississippi State staff
After resigning from his post as Southern Miss head football coach just one game into the 2020 season, Jay Hopson already has a new place to call home in the Magnolia State. As first reported by 24/7…
Search is on for Jay Hopson’s successor
Just one day after accepting Jay Hopson’s resignation as Southern Miss Head Football Coach, USM’s search is on for his successor prior to the next game on September 19th. In the meantime, 30-year-old Scotty Walden will serve as the interim…
Jay Hopson steps down as Southern Miss head football coach
The Southern Miss Athletic Department confirmed Head Football Coach Jay Hopson has stepped down and Assistant Head Coach Scotty Walden has been named interim head coach. Hopson released a statement saying: “After heartfelt discussion with Jeremy McClain, we have come…
Report: USM’s Jay Hopson advised not to hire Art Briles before interview
At the risk of beating a dead horse, there’s a new development in a story from earlier this month regarding Jay Hopson’s attempt at hiring Art Briles as the new offensive coordinator at Southern Miss. According to a report from…
Southern Miss football program under microscope following national report
Things have gone from bad to worse for the Southern Miss football program in the days following an interview with former Baylor Head Coach Art Briles. Now, it’s USM’s head coach that’s under the microscope. According to a Thursday night…
USM head football coach signed four year extension Saturday
When Southern Miss head football Coach Jay Hopson takes the field for USM’s season opener versus Jackson State on Saturday, he’ll be doing so with a lot more job security than ever before. On Saturday, the third year head man…
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Hopson Officailly Takes Over At USM The man tasked with taking USM Golden Eagle football to the next level was officially announced yesterday. Former Alcorn State head coach Jay Hopson was announced as USM’s new head coach during a press…