Jacksonville State football set to face Indiana in 2027 matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 8, 2026, 3:54 AM
Last updated Oct 8, 2026

Jacksonville State football will play defending national champions Indiana in 2027. Head coach Charles Kelly emphasized the importance of facing tough competition to elevate the program's profile. The Gamecocks have had recent success, appearing in the Conference USA title game the last two years. They secured a bowl game invitation each year, winning two of three. Jacksonville State will also face UAB and host South Alabama in their 2027 schedule, while the fourth non-conference opponent has yet to be announced.
- •Jacksonville State to play Indiana in 2027 matchup
- •Head coach Charles Kelly highlights program growth
- •Gamecocks have appeared in three consecutive bowl games
- •Jacksonville State also facing UAB and South Alabama in 2027
- 3:54 AMYahoo Sports — 'Anywhere, anytime' Charles Kelly talks Jax State football's matchup with Indiana in 2027
"'Anywhere, anytime' Charles Kelly talks Jacksonville State football's matchup with defending national champions Indiana in 2027.
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