Jackson State football ranked No. 4 in 2026 preseason HBCU poll
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 6:31 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
Jackson State football begins the 2026 season ranked No. 4 in the preseason HBCU FCS coaches poll, released on July 29. Following a 9-3 season in which they finished second in the SWAC, the Tigers trail South Carolina State, Prairie View A&M, and Alabama State in the rankings. Jackson State's predicted finish for the SWAC East is second. Other Mississippi teams in the poll include Alcorn State at No. 10 and Mississippi Valley State receiving a vote. The Tigers will kick off their season against Tennessee State on August 29.
- •Jackson State ranked No. 4 in preseason HBCU FCS poll
- •Tigers finished second in the SWAC last season
- •Alcorn State ranked No. 10 in the poll
- •Jackson State opens season on August 29
- •Tigers predict a second-place finish in SWAC East
- 6:31 PMYahoo Sports — Where Jackson State football ranks in 2026 preseason HBCU FBS coaches poll
"Jackson State football is ranked in the top by HBCU FCS coaches in the preseason poll for the 2026 season.
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