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In a move the Southern Miss coaching staff alluded to earlier this week, Keon Howard will make his second straight start at quarterback Saturday.
The Golden Eagles (3-2, 1-1) are set to host Conference USA foe UTEP (0-6, 0-3) at 6 p.m. at M.M. Roberts Stadium.
Last week, the former Laurel star completed 15-of-20 passes for 212 yards and three touchdowns in his second start of the season at UTSA. His performance drew positive reviews from the coaching staff earlier this week.