Editor’s note: This article is part of the 2016 ClarionLedger.com College Football Preview. The Golden Eagles’ defense has a chance to be better than it was in 2015, click here. QB Nick Mullens is the man to lead USM to a Conference USA title, click here. For a look at the new starters on both sides of the ball, click here. To find out how the Golden Eagles’ schedule shapes up, click here. And you can read more about Conference USA here.
USM ready to make statement under Hopson
