The Southeastern Conference announced its members will play a 10-game, conference-only schedule this season amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
With the change, Southern Miss lost its originally-scheduled opponent on Sept. 26, Auburn. Golden Eagles' athletic director Jeremy McClain released a statement regarding the SEC's decision.
"I appreciate Auburn AD, Allen Greene, reaching out this afternoon to let me know that the SEC has decided to move to a 10-game, conference-only format for the 2020 season," the statement read. "Obviously, this affects our contracted game at Auburn on Sept. 26. I am disappointed for our student-athletes and our fans that this game will not happen, but we will make every effort to find a quality opponent to add to our schedule.