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2nd in SWAC - East
Jackson State Tigers
👤 Coach: T.C. Taylor
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Franchise & Season Facts
League & Division
College Football
2nd in SWAC - East
Overall Record
2-0
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Leadership
T.C. Taylor
Head Coach
Latest Jackson State Tigers News
- Game Information: 2026 John A. Merritt Classic — Jackson State vs. TSU - tsutigers.com Google News · tsutigers.com ·
- How Jackson State football used off week before facing Tuskegee - Yahoo Sports Google News · Yahoo Sports ·
- How much Jackson State is paying Tuskegee, Edward Waters for 2026 football games - The Clarion-Ledger Google News · The Clarion-Ledger ·
- Jackson State outlasts Tennessee State 26-24 in John A. Merritt Classic thriller - WLBT Google News · WLBT ·
Roster Snapshot
#30 Elvis Adomako
RB · 4 yrs
#64 Ryan Anderson
OL · 2 yrs
#97 Rob Adamson Jr.
DL · 4 yrs
#10 Keith Bass Jr.
LB · 2 yrs
Full Season Schedule & Results
11 Games| Date | Opponent | Result / Status |
|---|---|---|
|
Week 1
|
@
TNST
Tennessee State Tigers
📺 ESPN+
|
W 26 - 24 |
|
Week 1
|
vs
EAU
Edward Waters Tigers
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|
W 66 - 14 |
|
Week 3
|
vs
TUSK
Tuskegee Golden Tigers
📺 SWAC TV
|
Scheduled |
|
Week 4
|
vs
SOU
Southern Jaguars
📺 ESPN+
|
Scheduled |
|
Week 5
|
vs
AAMU
Alabama A&M Bulldogs
|
Scheduled |
|
Week 6
|
@
GRAM
Grambling Tigers
|
Scheduled |
|
Week 7
|
vs
FAMU
Florida A&M Rattlers
|
Scheduled |
|
Week 8
|
@
BCU
Bethune-Cookman Wildcats
|
Scheduled |
|
Week 10
|
vs
MVSU
Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils
|
Scheduled |
|
Week 11
|
@
ALST
Alabama State Hornets
|
Scheduled |
|
Week 12
|
@
ALCN
Alcorn State Braves
|
Scheduled |
Jackson State Tigers Roster & Depth Chart
Head Coach: T.C. TaylorOffense (45)
| Player | Pos |
|---|---|
|
Elvis Adomako
#30
5' 11", 215 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Jackson State
|
RB |
|
Ryan Anderson
#64
6' 3", 260 lbs
· 2 yrs
· Jackson State
|
OL |
Tyler Arrington
#12
5' 9", 170 lbs
· 3 yrs
· Jackson State
|
RB |
Zalan Bennett
#25
6' 1", 190 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Jackson State
|
RB |
Nate Blount IV
#2
5' 10", 220 lbs
· 3 yrs
· Jackson State
|
RB |
Jaekwon Bouldin
#73
6' 6", 340 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Jackson State
|
OL |
Javar Bowden
#16
6' 6", 188 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Jackson State
|
WR |
Amarion Brown
#84
6' 1", 180 lbs
· 2 yrs
· Jackson State
|
WR |
Brendan Brown
#88
6' 2", 185 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Jackson State
|
WR |
Cyson Burk
#61
6' 3", 270 lbs
· 3 yrs
· Jackson State
|
OL |
Melvin Collins Jr.
#77
6' 5", 315 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Jackson State
|
OL |
Mehki Combs
#68
6' 2", 295 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Jackson State
|
OL |
Quaveon Davis
#79
6' 8", 330 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Jackson State
|
OL |
Xavion Davis
#75
6' 5", 360 lbs
· 3 yrs
· Jackson State
|
OL |
Pat Delcour II
#7
6' 0", 185 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Jackson State
|
WR |
Sammy Dunn
#14
6' 0", 180 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Jackson State
|
QB |
Elijah Flowers
#85
6' 4", 200 lbs
· 3 yrs
· Jackson State
|
TE |
Joanes Fortilien
#6
6' 5", 200 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Jackson State
|
WR |
Jamal Gowans
#60
6' 3", 300 lbs
· 2 yrs
· Jackson State
|
OL |
Keynan Higgins
#18
6' 4", 180 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Jackson State
|
WR |
Kishon Hill
#19
6' 5", 230 lbs
· 2 yrs
· Jackson State
|
QB |
Devon Holly
#65
6' 4", 310 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Jackson State
|
OL |
Darryon Jones
#13
6' 3", 220 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Jackson State
|
QB |
Jabari Jones
#4
5' 8", 170 lbs
· 2 yrs
· Jackson State
|
WR |
Trevon Kemmerlin
#11
6' 2", 175 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Jackson State
|
WR |
Demari Kendrick
#86
6' 3", 235 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Jackson State
|
TE |
Key'Mori Kendrick
#72
6' 4", 300 lbs
· 2 yrs
· Jackson State
|
OL |
Jaden Lockhart
#0
6' 0", 182 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Jackson State
|
WR |
Jared Lockhart
#1
6' 4", 187 lbs
· 2 yrs
· Jackson State
|
QB |
Aiden Martinez
#55
6' 4", 292 lbs
· 3 yrs
· Jackson State
|
OL |
Emari Matthews
#9
5' 7", 210 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Jackson State
|
RB |
Ace Meadows
#58
6' 7", 310 lbs
· 3 yrs
· Jackson State
|
OL |
Kobe Paul
#5
6' 1", 180 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Jackson State
|
WR |
Li'Darius Pryor
#22
5' 11", 206 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Jackson State
|
RB |
|
44
Will Ray Jr.
#44
6' 3", 230 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Jackson State
|
TE |
Nate Rembert
#3
5' 8", 180 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Jackson State
|
WR |
Jency Riley Jr.
#81
6' 4", 237 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Jackson State
|
TE |
Sebastien Saint-Louis
#83
6' 5", 235 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Jackson State
|
TE |
Jartavious Smart
#27
5' 8", 160 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Jackson State
|
WR |
CJ Tolbert III
#41
6' 2", 261 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Jackson State
|
TE |
Caron Tyler
#8
5' 10", 187 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Jackson State
|
QB |
Alex Valbuena
#62
6' 0", 275 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Jackson State
|
OL |
DeJay Welch
#17
5' 10", 165 lbs
· 3 yrs
· Jackson State
|
WR |
Dequarious White
#69
6' 4", 333 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Jackson State
|
OL |
Chad Windham Jr.
#74
6' 5", 285 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Jackson State
|
OL |
Defense (42)
| Player | Pos |
|---|---|
|
Rob Adamson Jr.
#97
6' 2", 300 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Jackson State
|
DL |
|
Keith Bass Jr.
#10
6' 0", 215 lbs
· 2 yrs
· Jackson State
|
LB |
Berry Benson
#38
5' 11", 177 lbs
· 2 yrs
· Jackson State
|
DB |
Kazarius Bowie
#95
6' 0", 271 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Jackson State
|
DL |
Kevin Boyd
#53
5' 10", 200 lbs
· 3 yrs
· Jackson State
|
LB |
Braylon Brown
#52
6' 1", 220 lbs
· 3 yrs
· Jackson State
|
LB |
Tyrese Buffkin
#23
6' 3", 190 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Jackson State
|
DB |
Za'Bauri Chandler
#47
6' 3", 230 lbs
· 3 yrs
· Jackson State
|
DL |
Vernorrius Chaney
#13
6' 1", 180 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Jackson State
|
DB |
KJ Chisholm Jr.
#5
6' 0", 180 lbs
· 3 yrs
· Jackson State
|
DB |
Duke Clayton
#11
6' 6", 242 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Jackson State
|
DL |
Stanley Cooks II
#94
6' 2", 314 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Jackson State
|
DL |
Kam Evans
#29
6' 2", 215 lbs
· 2 yrs
· Jackson State
|
LB |
Trevon Evans
#35
6' 0", 215 lbs
· 2 yrs
· Jackson State
|
DB |
Jalen Foster
#12
6' 2", 190 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Jackson State
|
DB |
Justin Foster
#36
6' 0", 250 lbs
· 2 yrs
· Jackson State
|
DL |
Micah Gay
#3
6' 0", 220 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Jackson State
|
LB |
J'Cori Hargon
#9
6' 1", 215 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Jackson State
|
LB |
Terrance Hibbler Jr.
#0
6' 2", 302 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Jackson State
|
DL |
DJ Hill-Smith
#7
6' 2", 185 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Jackson State
|
DB |
Keshaun Hudson
#99
6' 1", 325 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Jackson State
|
DL |
Samson Israel
#21
6' 0", 185 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Jackson State
|
DB |
Mikey Johnson
#24
6' 1", 190 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Jackson State
|
DB |
Wildrekus Johnson
#26
6' 3", 205 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Jackson State
|
DB |
|
42
Michael Johnson Jr.
#42
6' 1", 240 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Jackson State
|
LB |
Carmello Jones
#2
6' 2", 240 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Jackson State
|
LB |
Jamison Kelly
#16
5' 11", 185 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Jackson State
|
DB |
Jeremiah Kirk
#45
6' 3", 240 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Jackson State
|
DL |
Keith Lay
#28
6' 3", 210 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Jackson State
|
DB |
KJ Luse
#31
6' 4", 200 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Jackson State
|
LB |
Swipe Marshall
#8
5' 11", 185 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Jackson State
|
DB |
Davon Merchant
#48
6' 4", 230 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Jackson State
|
DL |
Brian Mikel
#90
6' 0", 275 lbs
· 3 yrs
· Jackson State
|
DL |
Bryce Owens
#57
6' 0", 225 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Jackson State
|
LB |
Wayne Patterson
#33
6' 2", 280 lbs
· 2 yrs
· Jackson State
|
DL |
Reid Pulliam
#17
6' 3", 229 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Jackson State
|
LB |
Khamauri Rogers
#1
6' 0", 180 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Jackson State
|
DB |
Kam Sallis
#15
6' 1", 222 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Jackson State
|
DB |
Mike Smith III
#4
5' 10", 170 lbs
· 3 yrs
· Jackson State
|
DB |
|
32
Peyton Trigg
#32
6' 4", 225 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Jackson State
|
LB |
Amarion Ware
#91
6' 3", 300 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Jackson State
|
DL |
Tymon Wells
#50
6' 1", 311 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Jackson State
|
DL |
Special Teams (6)
| Player | Pos |
|---|---|
Kye Collins
#39
6' 0", 192 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Jackson State
|
P |
Shelton Freeman
#82
6' 3", 170 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Jackson State
|
PK |
Andrew Ivaniciuc
#40
6' 2", 190 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Jackson State
|
PK |
Chris Levy
#43
5' 10", 195 lbs
· 2 yrs
· Jackson State
|
LS |
Daylen Ortiz
#37
6' 0", 185 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Jackson State
|
PK |
Rashdan Tebyasa
#49
5' 11", 200 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Jackson State
|
PK |
Jackson State Tigers Statistics & League Rankings
Official ESPN statistical splitPassing
Completion Percentage
64.2
Completions
34
Interception Percentage
1.90
Interceptions
1
Longest Pass
88
Net Passing Yards
610
Net Passing Yards Per Game
305.0
Passing Attempts
53
Passing Touchdown %
9.40
Passing Touchdowns
5
Passer Rating
188.1
Total Sacks
1
Sack Yards Lost
4
Yards Per Pass Attempt
11.5
Passing Yards
610
Passing Fumbles Lost
0
Team Games Played
2
Yards Per Game
553.0
Total Points Per Game
46.0
Total Points
92
Total Touchdowns
11
Passing Yards Per Game
305.0
Comp-Att
34-53
Sacks-Yards Lost
1-4
Rushing
Rushing Attempts
89
Rushing Yards
496
Yards Per Rush Attempt
5.6
Long Rushing
35
20+ Yard Rushing Plays
0
Rushing Touchdowns
6
Rushing Yards Per Game
248.0
Rushing Fumbles
0
Rushing Fumbles Lost
0
Rushing 1st downs
27
Team Games Played
2
Total Yards
1,106
Total Offensive Plays
143
Total Points Per Game
46.0
Total Points
92
Total Touchdowns
11
Receiving
Receptions
34
Receiving Targets
0
Receiving Yards
610
Receiving Yards
610
Receiving Touchdowns
5
Long Reception
88
20+ Yard Receiving Plays
0
Receiving Yards Per Game
305.0
Receiving Fumbles
0
Receiving Fumbles Lost
0
Receiving Yards After Catch
0
Receiving First Downs
24
Team Games Played
2
Yards Per Reception
17.9
Total Points Per Game
46.0
Total Points
92
Total Touchdowns
11
Miscellaneous
Total 1st downs
54
Rushing 1st downs
27
Passing 1st downs
24
1st downs by penalty
3
Third Down Conversions
14
Third Down Attempts
24
3rd down %
58.33
Fourth Down Conversions
1
First Downs Attempts
1
4th down %
100.00
Total Penalties
16
Total Penalty Yards
142
Possession Time Seconds
1782
Red Zone Field Goal Percentage
0.00
Red Zone Scoring Percentage
0.00
Red Zone Efficiency Percentage
0.00
Red Zone Touchdown Percentage
0.00
Total Takeaways
1
Total Giveaways
1
Turnover Ratio
0
3rd down efficiency
14-24
4th down efficiency
1-1
Total-Yards
16-142
Defense
Solo Tackles
71
Assist Tackles
52
Total Tackles
123
Sacks
5
Sack Yards
42
Stuffs
16
Passes Defended
8
Average Interception Yards
0.0
Long Interception
0
Miscellaneous Touchdowns
0
Kicks Blocked
0
Tackles For Loss
11
Team Games Played
2
Defensive Interceptions
Interceptions
0
Interception Yards
0
Interception Touchdowns
0
INT: Total
0-0
General
Fumbles
3
Forced Fumbles
0
Fumbles Recovered
0
Fumbles Touchdowns
0
Games Played
2
Fumbles-Lost
3-0
Returning
Kick Returns
8
Kick Return Yards
201
Yards Per Kick Return
25.1
Long Kick Return
45
Kick Return Touchdowns
0
Punt Returns
6
Punt Return Yards
88
Yards Per Punt Return
14.7
Long Punt Return
25
Punt Return Touchdowns
0
Punt Return Fair Catches
0
Kick Return Fumbles Lost
0
Punt Return Fumbles Lost
0
Team Games Played
2
Punt: Total
6-88
Kicking
Field Goal Made
5
Field Goal Attempts
6
Field Goal Percentage
83.3
Long Field Goal Made
51
Field Goal Attempts 1-19
0
Field Goal Attempts 20-29
2
Field Goal Attempts 30-39
1
Field Goal Attempts 40-49
2
Field Goal Attempts 50+
1
Extra Points Made
11
Extra Point Attempts
11
Extra Point Percentage
100.0
Field Goals Made 1-19
0
Field Goals Made 20-29
1
Field Goals Made 30-39
1
Field Goals Made 40-49
2
Field Goals Made 50+
1
Total Kicking Points
26
Team Games Played
2
Touchback Percentage
33
Average Kickoff Return Yards
0.0
Kickoff Return Yards
0
Kickoff Returns
0
Kickoffs: Total
0-0
FG: Good-Attempts
5-6
Punting
Punts
2
Punt Yards
71
Long Punt
38
Gross Average Punt Yards
35.5
Net Average Punt Yards
35.5
Punts Blocked
0
Punts Inside 20
1
Touchbacks
0
Fair Catches
1
Punt Returns
1
Punt Return Yards
0
Average Punt Return Yards
0.0
Team Games Played
2
Punt: Total Yards
2-71
Scoring
Rushing Touchdowns
6
Receiving Touchdowns
5
Return Touchdowns
0
Total Touchdowns
11
Field Goals
5
Kick Extra Points
11
Total Two Point Conversions
0
Total Points
92
Total Points Per Game
46.0