Tag: Jackson State Football

Bethune-Cookman Stuns No. 24 Jackson State With Late Touchdown for 24-21 Victory

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Bethune-Cookman delivered one of the biggest surprises of the SWAC football weekend, scoring a go-ahead touchdown with 40 seconds remaining to stun No. 24 Jackson State, 24-21, on Saturday in Daytona Beach, Florida. Quarterback Tyler Jefferson connected with Rickie Shaw II on a 19-yard touchdown pass to cap a late Wildcats scoring drive, erasing Jackson State’s fourth-quarter lead and handing the Tigers a painful defeat. Source: Associated Press via CBS Sports⁠ The victory moved Bethune-Cookman to 5-3 overall and 3-1 in conference play, putting the Wildcats in a tie with…

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Jackson State Rallies Past Florida A&M, Pulls Away for 27–17 SWAC Victory

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Image via Jackson State Athletics JACKSON, Miss. — Jackson State delivered when it mattered most, scoring 15 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to defeat Florida A&M 27–17 on Saturday, October 17, at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium. The Tigers overcame a five-point deficit in the second half, using a fourth-quarter touchdown pass from Jared Lockhart to Jabari Jones and a rushing touchdown by Nate Blount IV to secure the Southwestern Athletic Conference victory. Florida A&M led 17–12 after Jamal Hailey broke loose for an 81-yard touchdown run early in the…

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Jackson State Lands 2027 Linebacker Aaron Black, Who Held Offers From Florida State, Nebraska and More

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image via the Gwinnett Daily Post Jackson State football adds another recruiting win as three-star-level attention from major programs highlights the Tigers’ latest commitment. Jackson State football has landed a commitment from 2027 linebacker Aaron Black, a prospect from Grayson High School in Georgia who held offers from several prominent college football programs. Black’s reported offers included Florida State, North Carolina, Iowa State and Nebraska, along with other schools. The linebacker announced his commitment on social media, expressing gratitude to the people who have supported him throughout his football journey.…

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Former Jackson State Football Player Kaseem Vauls Passes Away

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Former Jackson State football player Kaseem Vauls has passed away, according to an announcement from his father, William Vauls. The heartbreaking news was shared Thursday, October 8, as Vauls’ family announced his passing through his social media account. Vauls was a former Jackson State defensive lineman who became the subject of widespread support from the HBCU football community after suffering a cardiac arrest in February 2023. At the time, Vauls was 21 years old and entering his second season with the Tigers after transferring from Alabama A&M. A Community Rallying…

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Jackson State Cracks Two FCS Top 25 Polls After Southern Win

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Jackson State is officially ranked in both major FCS Top 25 polls. The Tigers entered the Stats Perform FCS Top 25 at No. 25 and landed at No. 23 in the AFCA Coaches Top 25 following Saturday’s 35-17 victory over Southern in their SWAC opener. Jackson State is now 4-0 overall and 1-0 in SWAC play, making its first appearance in both rankings this season after receiving votes in the previous polls. TWO POLLS. ONE UNBEATEN TIGERS TEAM. Poll Jackson State AFCA Coaches Top 25 No. 23 Stats Perform FCS…

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Jackson State Rolls Past Southern 35-17, Extends Winning Streak to Eight

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JACKSON, Miss. — Jackson State opened Southwestern Athletic Conference play with another statement in one of the SWAC’s biggest rivalries. The Tigers defeated Southern 35-17 Saturday night at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium, improving to 4-0 overall and 1-0 in SWAC play while extending their winning streak against the Jaguars to eight consecutive games. Southern dropped to 2-3 overall and 0-1 in conference play. Jackson State controlled the game early, building a 28-9 halftime advantage before Southern made a late push in the third quarter. The Tigers’ defense then shut the…

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Jackson State QB Jared Lockhart Leads FCS in Passing Efficiency at 206.8

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Jackson State quarterback Jared Lockhart is putting together an impressive sophomore campaign, and the numbers now have him sitting atop the FCS in passing efficiency. Through three games, Lockhart owns a 206.82 passing efficiency rating, according to Jackson State’s official statistics. He has completed 55 of 81 passes (67.9%) for 986 yards and nine touchdowns without throwing an interception. That’s good for an average of 328.7 passing yards per game and 12.2 yards per attempt. Lockhart’s latest performance came Saturday against Tuskegee, when he completed 21 of 30 passes for…

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Jackson State Mauls Edward Waters 66-14 in Dominant Home Opener

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Image via Ayton Breckenridge/The Clarion Ledger JACKSON, Miss. — Jackson State put together a dominant performance in its 2026 home opener, overwhelming Edward Waters 66-14 Saturday night at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium in the HOPE Labor Day Classic. The Tigers improved to 2-0 with the convincing victory after opening the season with a 26-24 comeback win over Tennessee State. Jackson State’s offense exploded against Edward Waters, while the defense consistently kept the visitors from finding a rhythm. The Tigers’ performance was particularly impressive considering how competitive their season opener had…

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JaCobian Morgan Joins Austin Peay Football Staff as Offensive Quality Control Coach

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Former Jackson State quarterback JaCobian Morgan is beginning the next chapter of his football career, joining the Austin Peay Governors football staff as an offensive quality control coach. Austin Peay’s official football staff directory lists Morgan as part of the program’s offensive staff, working in a quality-control role under head coach Jeff Faris. Morgan’s move into coaching comes after his playing career at Jackson State, where he was part of the Tigers’ quarterback room. During the 2023 season, Morgan completed 83 passes for 842 yards and 10 touchdowns, while also…

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Jackson State Survives Tennessee State 26-24 in Wild John A. Merritt Classic Finish

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Jackson State opened the 2026 season with a thrilling 26-24 victory over Tennessee State on Saturday night, overcoming a fourth-quarter deficit and surviving a late field-goal attempt to secure the season-opening win. The Tigers wasted little time making an impact. On Jackson State’s opening drive, quarterback Jared Lockhart sold a play-action fake on 3rd-and-6, stepped up in the pocket and found a wide-open Jabari Jones for an 88-yard touchdown pass. The explosive play gave Jackson State an early 7-0 advantage. Tennessee State answered immediately. On the ensuing drive, quarterback Daylin…

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