Jackson State football vs Southern TV channel announced for Week 4 matchup
he TV channel for Jackson State football's Week 4 game against Southern was announced on Sept. 14.
Jackson State's football team will face Southern in the SWAC opener on September 26, to be broadcast on ESPN+. The Tigers, currently unbeaten at 2-0, will host the Jaguars, who are 1-2, at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium. This matchup, known as the BoomBox Classic, is a highly competitive rivalry between cross-divisional opponents.
Historically, the series between these two teams has been tied 36-36, with JSU claiming the last seven contests. Last season, JSU secured a 38-13 victory in Baton Rouge, marking the first SWAC game for both teams. Prior to the showdown with Southern, JSU will take on Division II Tuskegee on September 19. Southern, on the other hand, will host NAIA school Louisiana Christian in Week 3.
JSU has three additional games that will be showcased on ESPN's networks, including a home game against Florida A&M on October 17, as well as road games against Alabama State on November 14 and Alcorn State on November 21. In the 2026 season, JSU's schedule is packed with games, including a convincing Week 0 win against Tennessee State (26-24), a Week 1 victory over Edward Waters (66-14), and contesting against Alabama A&M in the Gulf Coast Challenge on October 3.
JSU will also face Grambling State on October 10, travel to face Bethune-Cookman on November 7, and take on Mississippi Valley State on November 14. Their final home games of the season will be against Alcorn State on November 21 and the conclusion of their campaign will be against Alabama State on November 14. Tia Reid, a sports reporter for the Clarion Ledger, has covered Jackson State sports extensively. Her contact information is treid@usatodayco.com and she can be found on X as @tiareid65.
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