Venue & Game Details
Matchup: Jackson State Tigers vs. Southern University Jaguars
Kickoff Time: 7:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM CT
Venue: A.W. Mumford Stadium, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Capacity: ~28,500
Broadcast: ESPN+
Weather Forecast (Baton Rouge, LA)
Kickoff Temperature: ~84°F (29°C)
Conditions: Partly cloudy, humid
Wind: 6–9 mph from the south
Precipitation: ~15% chance of scattered showers
Impact: Typical Gulf Coast humidity; stamina and depth could be tested late.
Injury Report
Jackson State Tigers:
QB JaCobian Morgan – healthy, 274 passing yards, 1 INT.
RB Ahmad Miller – healthy, 275 rushing yards, 3 TDs.
WR Kobe Paul – healthy, 136 receiving yards.
No major injuries reported.
Southern Jaguars:
QB Cam’Ron McCoy – healthy, 316 passing yards, 2 TDs, 2 INTs; also 177 rushing yards, 2 TDs.
RB Trey Holly – healthy, 228 rushing yards, 3 TDs.
WR Darren Morris – healthy, 106 receiving yards, 1 TD.
No major injuries reported.
Key Player Matchups
QB JaCobian Morgan (JSU) vs. Southern Secondary
Morgan has yet to throw a TD pass but is steady.
Southern has allowed 30+ points in two games.
RB Ahmad Miller (JSU) vs. Jaguars Front Seven
Miller is averaging 91.7 ypg with 3 TDs.
Southern has struggled against power backs.
QB Cam’Ron McCoy (SU) vs. JSU Defense
McCoy is a dual-threat, leading the team in both passing and rushing.
JSU’s front has been stout, led by DL Quincy Ivory (3 sacks).
RB Trey Holly (SU) vs. JSU Linebackers
Holly is averaging 57 ypg with 3 TDs.
JSU has allowed under 100 rushing yards in two of three games.
Recent Team Form
Jackson State Tigers (2–1)
W 30–0 vs. Tuskegee (Week 3)
L 38–20 @ Southern Miss (Week 2, FBS)
W 28–14 vs. Hampton (Week 1)
Strengths: Strong rushing attack, disciplined defense.
Weaknesses: Passing game still developing.
Southern Jaguars (1–3)
L 56–7 @ Fresno State (Week 3, FBS)
L 30–7 vs. Alabama State (Week 2)
W 34–29 @ Mississippi Valley State (Week 1)
L 31–14 vs. NC Central (Week 0, MEAC-SWAC Challenge)
Strengths: Dual-threat QB McCoy, RB Holly.
Weaknesses: Defense allowing 36.0 ppg.
Conference vs. Conference
Both are members of the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC).
This is a conference matchup with divisional implications.
Series History
All-time series: Jackson State leads 36–30.
Last meeting (2024): Jackson State won 41–13 in the SWAC Championship semifinal.
Trend: JSU has won 4 straight, including two postseason matchups.
Betting Trends
Jackson State Tigers:
2–1 ATS in 2025.
6–2 ATS in last 8 SWAC games.
4 of last 6 games have gone Under.
Southern Jaguars:
1–3 ATS in 2025.
2–6 ATS in last 8 home games.
5 of last 7 games have gone Over.
Historical Betting Results
2024: JSU -6.5 covered in 41–13 win (Over cashed).
2023: JSU -3 covered in 27–14 win (Under cashed).
2022: JSU -7 covered in 43–24 win (Over cashed).
Game Odds
Jackson State Tigers – 7.5
Southern University Jaguars 51
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 26, 2025
