Southern Miss received some big news Wednesday morning as Greg Nunnery Jr., Jameer Lewis and Aloali'i Maui were granted temporary legal protection allowing them to continue practicing and playing for the Golden Eagles during the 2026 season.

From the quarterback battle to a deep receiver room and emerging defensive playmakers, here are five key takeaways as the Golden Eagles enter the final week of camp.

The Golden Eagles' defense still has a way to go in order to get where it needs to be before the season opener, but Bolden is pleased with the fall camp progress he's seen so far.