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Jackson State faces Tennessee State in season opener at Vanderbilt

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Last updated Aug 29, 2026

Jackson State faces Tennessee State in season opener at Vanderbilt

Summary

Jackson State Tigers play Tennessee State Tigers in the John Merritt Classic at Vanderbilt's FirstBank Stadium on August 29 at 7:30 p.m. CT. This matchup marks the first between the teams since 2023, after Jackson State won the last encounter in 2022. JSU enters the game after a 9-3 season, while TSU aims to improve from a dismal 2-10 record last year. The game is available for streaming on ESPN+. Live updates are being provided as the match unfolds.

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By the Numbers

•Jackson State lost 19 starters and gained over 50 players.
•Tennessee State holds a 30-23-2 advantage in the all-time series.
•The game was moved to Vanderbilt due to NFL scheduling at Nissan Stadium.
•JSU reached the SWAC championship game last season but lost to Prairie View A&M.

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