Jackson State hosts Mississippi Valley State on Saturday in its final regular-season home game, with a chance to stay in the SWAC East race. The 6-2 Tigers are tied for second with Bethune-Cookman and trail Alabama A&M by one game. Jackson State needs to win its remaining games and get losses from both rivals to claim a third straight division title.

By the Numbers
  • Jackson State leads the all-time series, 57-5-1.
  • The Tigers are 34-5 against Mississippi Valley State at Veterans Memorial Stadium.
  • Jackson State is 17-3 at home under coach T.C. Taylor.
Yes, But

Jackson State holds the tiebreaker over Alabama A&M, but Bethune-Cookman has the tiebreaker over the Tigers. That leaves Jackson State needing help from both teams, not just a strong finish of its own.

State of Play
  • Kickoff is scheduled for 2:05 p.m. Saturday at Veterans Memorial Stadium; the game will air on HBCUGO.
  • Jackson State has three regular-season games left, including road games against Alabama State and Alcorn State.
  • The Tigers’ last loss to Mississippi Valley State came in 2014; Jackson State won last season’s matchup, 42-3.
What's Next

Jackson State opens November against Mississippi Valley State, then closes the regular season on the road. Wins are essential to keep its division-title hopes alive, while the outcome also depends on Alabama A&M and Bethune-Cookman.

Bottom Line

Saturday is both Jackson State’s home finale and a must-win step in a narrow path to a third consecutive SWAC East title.