Jackson State dominates Edward Waters 66-14 in home victory
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 6, 2026, 2:12 PM
Last updated Sep 6, 2026

Jackson State moved to 2-0 on the season following a 66-14 win over Edward Waters at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium. Tigers quarterback Jared Lockhart led the offensive effort with 388 passing yards and four touchdowns, both of which marked career-high totals for the player. Lockhart received offensive MVP honors for his performance, while defensive back Swipe Marshall was named the game’s defensive MVP. The lopsided outcome occurred in front of a home crowd in Jackson, Mississippi. Jackson State now enters a bye week before returning to the field on September 19. The team will face Tuskegee in the W.C. Gorden Classic to continue its schedule.
- •Jackson State defeated Edward Waters 66-14 at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium.
- •Jared Lockhart threw for 388 yards and four touchdowns in the win.
- •Lockhart earned offensive MVP honors while Swipe Marshall was named defensive MVP.
- •Jackson State remains undefeated with a 2-0 record.
- •The team plays Tuskegee on September 19 following a bye week.
- 2:12 PMYahoo Sports — Jackson State defeats Edward Waters 66-14
"JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson State’s Jared Lockhart threw for career highs of 388 yards and four touchdowns as the Tigers defeated Edward Waters 66-14 at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium. Lockhart was named the game’s offensive MVP, while defensive back Swipe Marshall earned defensive MVP honors for Jackson State (2-0). Jackson State returns to action on September […]
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