Dalton Trigg

Joined: Jan 28, 2026

Dalton Trigg is the Publisher and Managing Editor and Publisher of Southern Miss Golden Eagles On SI and hosts the Nasty Bunch & Beyond podcast. Trigg graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi’s College of Business and Economic Development with a bachelor’s degree in entrepreneurship in 2016. Trigg entered the sports journalism industry in 2017, covering the Dallas Mavericks for 247Sports. He then moved to Sports Illustrated's Fan Nation network in 2019, where he continued to cover the Mavs until 2024. He also hosts the Mavs Step Back podcast, which was started in 2019. Trigg has been married to his high school / college sweetheart, Amy, who also graduated from Southern Miss, for nearly 10 years now. Outside of busy work lives, they enjoy traveling together, cheering on their Eags and Mavs, and spending valuable time with family, including their beloved eight-year-old rescue dog, Chance. You can find Trigg on all social media platforms, including X (formerly Twitter): @dalton_trigg.

Southern Miss defenders make a tackle during Week 2's game at Auburn.

Southern Miss WR Mario Sanders (1) catches a pass and runs against the Auburn defense.

Southern Miss WR Mario Sanders finishes off a 38-yard pass for a touchdown during the Golden Eagles' 49-3 win over Alcorn State on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at Renasant Stadium in Hattiesburg, Miss.

Scenes from Southern Miss' home opener against Alcorn State on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026 at The Rock.

Southern Miss has a handful of talented newcomers this year, including versatile guard Camden Cerese.

The 6-foot-4 Saint Leo transfer committed to Southern Miss without taking a visit. Months later, he's already earning high praise while competing for a starting role on the Golden Eagles' 2026-27 roster.

Southern Miss Golden Eagles defensive back Kobi Albert (22) reacts after an interception during the college football game between the Southern Miss Golden Eagles and the Alcorn State Braves at Renasant Stadium in Hattiesburg. Photo by Matt Bush.

The Southern Miss cornerback called his shot Saturday morning, picked off three passes hours later and earned Sun Belt recognition for his performance.

Southern Miss commit Cooper Templet in the outfield for St. Amant High School.

The 2028 Golden Eagles commit from St. Amant High School in Louisiana, hit .408 with a .500 on-base percentage during his sophomore season.

Southern Miss redshirt-freshman RB Jamarice Wilder scores a touchdown in the Golden Eagles' 49-3 season-opening win over Alcorn State.

Southern Miss dominated Alcorn State in its 2026 season opener, showcasing Blake Anderson's aggressive approach, a deep running back room, a defense that could be better than expected and more.

Southern Miss QB Ethan Hampton throws a pass during the 2026 home opener against Alcorn State.

Ethan Hampton, Steven Robinson, Kobi Albert and the Golden Eagles gave Southern Miss fans plenty to enjoy in Saturday's season opener at Renasant Stadium.

Ethan Hampton (5) at Southern Miss Fall Camp at The Rock.

After a long ongoing battle for the quarterback position, head coach Blake Anderson has decided to name the experienced transfer QB from Northern Illinois and Illinois as his starter.

Southern Miss offensive lineman Dante Devine (54) goes through drills during fall camp.

The 6-foot-7 Coffeyville Community College transfer emerged as one of Southern Miss' biggest fall camp surprises while embracing the competition, brotherhood and physical mindset of the Golden Eagles' offensive line.

Southern Miss football players hold a banner autographed by DuBard students during their send-off on Black and Gold Day.

Southern Miss turned its attention away from football for a few hours Thursday as players, coaches and cheerleaders helped create a memorable Black and Gold Day for students at the DuBard School for Language Disorders.

Southern Miss running back Steven Robinson (14) works with running backs coach Isaac Reed during a fall camp practice.

The Coffeyville Community College transfer brings toughness, patience, and a physical mentality to a Southern Miss running back room that offers a little bit of everything.

Southern Miss quarterback Ethan Hampton making a throw in a fall camp practice.

Blake Anderson saw an encouraging step from Ethan Hampton during Tuesday's practice as Southern Miss continues to get closer to a starting QB decision.

Southern Miss cornerback Champ Lewis (1) addresses the media after the final scrimmage of fall camp on Aug. 22, 2026.

The Tulsa transfer and New Orleans native has quickly established himself as one of Southern Miss' toughest cornerbacks while helping set an aggressive standard for the Golden Eagles' secondary.

Southern Miss defensive lineman Darrell Gross (88) before a fall camp scrimmage on Aug. 22, 2026.

The Golden Eagles have some starting spots accounted for ahead of Saturday's season opener, but several competitions will continue throughout the week.

Dalton Trigg

Joined: Jan 28, 2026

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