Southern Miss will finish off the 2017 season in Shreveport in a matchup against its former Metro Conference mate.
According to college football insider Brett McMurphy, the Golden Eagles will meet Florida State at the Independence Bowl at 12:30 p.m. Dec. 27. The game is set to air on ESPN.
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The ACC’s Seminoles are 6-6 this season, while Conference USA’s Southern Miss is 8-4. Florida State and the Golden Eagles last met in 1996. The Seminoles lead the all-time series 13-8-1.