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Southern Miss Finally Names a Starting Quarterback for Tomorrow

Southern Miss offensive coordinator Shannon Dawson has finally named a starting quarterback for tomorrow’s game vs. Kentucky.

True sophomore Keon Howard will get the start for the Golden Eagles tomorrow.

Here are details from the Hattiesburg American:

Now, it’s Howard’s turn to take the ball from the get-go. The true sophomore will start Southern Miss’ season opener against Kentucky (3 p.m. Saturday at M.M. Roberts Stadium), according to a source with direct knowledge of the situation.

Howard edged teammate Kwadra Griggs in a battle that spanned the entire offseason. Howard, no stranger to competition, said he actually prefers it that way.