Jacksonville State football eyes another CUSA title in 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 3:10 AM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
Jacksonville State football, under second-year head coach Charles Kelly, aims for another successful season in 2026 following three consecutive nine-win campaigns. After winning the Conference USA championship and recording two bowl victories in his first three years, Kelly faces challenges with the loss of key players, including top running back Cam Cook who transferred to West Virginia. The Gamecocks need to rebuild their roster while maintaining the strong rushing game that has been pivotal to their success. The season opener is set against Kennesaw State at AmFirst Stadium in Jacksonville, Alabama.
- •Jacksonville State finished 2025 with a 9-4 record.
- •Key player Khristian Lando steps in as running back after Cam Cook's departure.
- •The Gamecocks ranked high in rushing offense with over 3,500 yards in 2025.
- •Head coach Charles Kelly aims for a return to the Conference USA championship.
- •Season opener set for this summer against Kennesaw State.
- 3:10 AMYahoo Sports — Jacksonville State Football Preview 2026: Can the Gamecocks Get Back to the CUSA Championship?
"After three straight great years as an FBS program, Jacksonville State will be in for another big season if everything breaks right.
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