June 28, 2012

HATTIESBURG, Miss. - The priority deadline for Golden Eagle fans to buy tickets to the road football contest at Nebraska, Sept. 1, is set for Friday, June 29, at 5 p.m.

Eagle Club members and/or season ticket holders have until that time to purchase the $65 tickets for the contest.

Should any tickets remain following this deadline, they will go on sale to the general public July 2 on a first-come, first-serve basis. Nebraska tickets can only be purchased in person or by phone at 1-800-844-TICK (8425).

As for the other five road contest, tickets costs are $15 for Western Kentucky in Bowling Green, Ky., on Sept. 22, $30 for UCF in Orlando on Oct. 13, $20 for Rice in Houston on Oct. 27, $35 for SMU in Dallas on Nov.10, and $30 for Memphis at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium.

Tickets for the final five away contests can be purchased by going online at SouthernMissTickets.com, by telephone at 1-800-844-TICK (8425) or in person at the Ferlise Ticket Office from 8 a.m., until 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Southern Miss is celebrating its first 100 years of championships and commencements this fall.