The Tigers (5-1, 2-1 SWAC) will host Florida A&M (2-4, 1-1) at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium on Oct. 17 (2 p.m. CT, ESPN+).
JSU is looking to bounce back from its first loss of the season to Grambling State. The Rattlers hope to win back-to-back games after snapping a four-game losing streak by beating Alabama State in the Hornets homecoming game.
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Quarterback Jared Lockhart‘s status is unknown for the Tigers after he suffered a back injury just before halftime against Grambling State.
The Clarion Ledger is bringing you live updates, scores and highlights from the game. Follow along.
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Jackson State head coach T.C. Taylor watches players warm-up before the game against Southern at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Jackson, Miss., on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026.
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Jackson State football vs Southern: Our best photos of Tigers, Jared Lockhart in SWAC opener
Jackson State head coach T.C. Taylor watches players warm-up before the game against Southern at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Jackson, Miss., on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026.
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Jackson State players warm-up before the game against Southern at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Jackson, Miss., on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026.
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Jackson State football vs Southern: Our best photos of Tigers, Jared Lockhart in SWAC opener
Jackson State head coach T.C. Taylor greets kicker Daylen Ortiz before the game against Southern at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Jackson, Miss., on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026.
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Jackson State football vs Southern: Our best photos of Tigers, Jared Lockhart in SWAC opener
Jackson State head coach T.C. Taylor watches players warm-up before the game against Southern at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Jackson, Miss., on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026.
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Jackson State football vs Southern: Our best photos of Tigers, Jared Lockhart in SWAC opener
Jackson State head coach T.C. Taylor walks across the field during warmups before the game against Southern at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Jackson, Miss., on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026.
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