Jackson State Tigers football
The Jackson State Tigers are the college football team representing the Jackson State University. The Tigers play in NCAA Division I Football Championship as a member of the Southwestern Athletic Conference.
History
Classifications
- 1958–1969: NAIA
- 1970–1982: NAIA Division I
- 1956–1972: NCAA College Division
- 1973–1976: NCAA Division II
- 1977: NCAA Division I
- 1978–present: NCAA Division I–AA/FCS
Conference memberships
Championships
National Championships (HBCU)
Division I-AA/FCS Playoffs results
The Tigers have appeared in the I-AA/FCS playoffs 12 times with a record of 0–12.
Year | Round | Opponent | Result |
1978 | Semifinals | Florida A&M | L 10–15 |
1981 | Quarterfinals | Boise State | L 7–19 |
1982 | First Round | Eastern Illinois | L 13–16 |
1985 | First Round | Georgia Southern | L 0–27 |
1986 | First Round | Tennessee State | L 23–32 |
1987 | First Round | Arkansas State | L 32–35 |
1988 | First Round | Stephen F. Austin | L 0–24 |
1989 | First Round | Montana | L 7–48 |
1990 | First Round | Middle Tennessee | L 7–28 |
1995 | First Round | Marshall | L 8–38 |
1996 | First Round | William & Mary | L 6–45 |
1997 | First Round | Western Illinois | L 24–31 |
College Football Hall of Fame members
Alumni in the NFL
Over 90 Jackson State alumni have played in the NFL,[2] including:
See also
Jackson State Tigers and Lady Tigers
References
External links
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