The matchup will mark just the second time that Jax State will have played a game in California.

“The John A. Merritt Classic provides the perfect stage to renew our rivalry with Jackson State,” said TSU Director of Athletics Dr. Mikki Allen. “Hosting the game in 2026 and returning to Jackson in ...

Keep track of all of Jackson State football's moves in the transfer portal as coach T.C. Taylor builds his 2026 roster.

The window for players to enter the transfer portal closed on Jan. 16. Here's how to Tigers did in the portal.

In 2025, JSU's transfer portal additions on offense and defense played crucial roles in the Tigers finishing 9-3 and hosting ...

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson State University (JSU) and Tennessee State University (TSU) will renew a long-standing football rivalry. The two teams will meet in the 2026 John A. Merritt Classic on ...

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson State University (JSU) will host ESPN’s SportsCenter prior to their matchup with Southern University. On Monday, February 2, at 1:00 p.m., SportsCenter will be live ...

Jacksonville State head coach Charles Kelly has announced the hiring of Adam Ross as the Gamecocks’ next offensive line coach ...

Editor’s note: Correspondent Mark McCarter was The Anniston Star sports editor from 1989-92, covering Jacksonville State’s Division II era with its three national football championship game ...