Mississippi college football kickoff dates for 2026 season announced
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 10:04 AM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
The 2026 college football season for Mississippi's six Division I programs kicks off in late August and early September. Jackson State opens its season against Tennessee State on August 29. Ole Miss and Mississippi State both begin on September 5, facing Louisville and Louisiana-Monroe respectively. Southern Miss and Alcorn State also meet on September 5, while Mississippi Valley State faces Nicholls State on August 27. Expectations vary across teams, with Ole Miss and Jackson State viewed as stronger contenders this season.
- •Jackson State plays Tennessee State on August 29
- •Ole Miss faces Louisville on September 5
- •Mississippi State opens against Louisiana-Monroe on September 5
- •Southern Miss hosts Alcorn State on September 5
- •Mississippi Valley State plays at Nicholls State on August 27
- 10:04 AMYahoo Sports — When is first weekend of college football in Mississippi?
"This is when the first game is for each of Mississippi's six Division I college football programs.
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