JACKSON, Miss. | Jackson State plays at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium for the first time in 2024, hosting Lane for the W.C. Gorden Classic on Saturday, Sept. 7.
The game kicks off at 6 p.m. on the SWAC Digital Network.
The meeting between the two schools will be just the third in school history, but the first since 1972. Jackson State (0-1) leads the all-time series 2-0 including a 72-0 victory in the last meeting, with both meetings taking place in Jackson.
The Tigers look to rebound from a season-opening 30-14 loss to FBS-foe ULM on the road last Thursday night. The two teams traded touchdowns until the third quarter when the Warhawks took a one-score lead heading into the fourth quarter.
Game Info – Lane at Jackson State
Saturday, Sept. 7 | 6 p.m. | Veterans Memorial Stadium (Thee Vet)
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Jackson State Notes
- The Tigers were picked to finish third behind Alabama State and Florida A&M in the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) East Division with five players earning preseason all-conference honors.
- Jackson State led the nation in interceptions last season at the end of the regular season with 17, finishing fourth overall at the conclusion of the season behind North Dakota State who finished with 21 overall and tied with Florida A&M with 17.
- Matt Noll, a preseason All-American, finished the night averaging 50.5 punts including a long of 57 and a pair of punts over 50 yards against ULM.
- Jacobian Morgan completed 82.1 percent of his passes in the opener, scoring a pair of touchdowns – one through the air and one on the ground.
- Ashton Taylor and Reid Pulliam led the Tigers' defense with Taylor finishing with 10 overall in the loss.
- Transfer defensive back Robert McDaniel found his way onto a pair of Watch Lists entering the season after returning to the Tigers. He was on the team previously before landing at Alcorn State and returning this year to be named to the Aeneas Williams Preseason Watch List and the East-West Shrine 1000 – recognizing the top 1000 seniors heading into the season. McDaniel totaled 30 tackles for the Braves as a defensive back in 2023 with 21 solo stops. He also recorded a pair of tackles for loss. McDaniel accounted for six turnovers last season causing three fumbles and was among the league leaders with three interceptions. He also recorded five pass breakups. He was added to the Senior Bowl Watch List just eight days before the season opener against ULM.
- B.J. Washington joined McDaniel on the Aeneas Williams Preseason Watch List after a season when he recorded 25 total tackles including 19 solo stops. He also recorded four tackles for loss and a pair of pass breakups, while he also forced a fumble and recorded three interceptions. He recorded multiple tackles in six games.
- Jackson State has one of arguably the youngest staff in the country with an average age of 32.5 years old. The Tigers have 10 coaches on staff that are under the age of 30, while head coach T.C. Taylor is only 45 years old in his second season with Jackson State.
Series History
Jackson State leads Lane, 2-0
First Meeting: Sept. 12, 1970 – Jackson State def. Lane 21-14
Last Meeting: Sept. 23, 1972 - Jackson State def. Lane 72-0
Jackson (TN): 0-0 |
Jackson (MS): 2-0 |
Neutral: 0-0 |
Streak: JSU, W2
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