BIRMINGHAM, Ala. | The Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) released the predicted order of finish on Wednesday morning following a vote by the league's head coaches and sports information directors.
Jackson State, the reigning conference champion and defending HBCU National Champion, was picked to win the East Division with 126 total points including 16 first-place votes. They are followed by Florida A&M with 99 points (three first-place votes), Alabama State with 91 points (two first-place votes), Alabama A&M with 62 points, Bethune-Cookman with 45 points (one first-place vote), and Mississippi Valley State with 24 points.
Meanwhile, Southern was picked to win the West Division with 120 total points (17 first-place votes), followed by Alcorn State with 90 points (two first-place votes), Prairie View A&M with 72 points (one first-place vote), Texas Southern with 60 points, Grambling State with 55 points, and Arkansas-Pine Bluff with 28 points (one first-place vote).
Jackson State opens the season at home on Aug. 30 against Hampton, and the game will kick at 2 p.m. on HBCUGo.
Jackson State Season Tickets
Season tickets begin at $110 for youth general admission and $170 for general admission. Reserved seating is sold at $235 this season, and box seats $300. All ticket packages include a $10 donation, which directly supports the Sonic Boom of the South and enhances the NIL infrastructure for the Division of Athletics. There are seven options for parking passes during the 2025 season, beginning at $135 for the VIP Tiger Lot. Four different lots (Lots B, C, D, and H) are $360 for the season, while Lot A is $660. The car tailgate lot will be sold at $560 for the year, and the RV tailgate lot is $810. All passes include a $10 donation, which directly supports the Sonic Boom of the South and enhances the NIL infrastructure for the Division of Athletics, and Fans must purchase a minimum of two (2) season tickets to be eligible for season parking.
For answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs), click here, and all ticketing information can be found on the Ticket Central page by clicking here. The deadline for season parking and single-game ticket pre-sales is July 31. Meanwhile, reserved and single-game ticket sales begin August 5.
Las Vegas HBCU Classic Tickets
Tickets and travel packages are on sale for the inaugural Las Vegas HBCU Classic at Allegiant Stadium on Oct. 25. For more information, click here.
Southern Miss Single-Game Tickets
Jackson State and Southern Miss single-game tickets go on sale to the general public on July 30 at 10 a.m. for the game in Hattiesburg. More information and links will follow at a later date. Due to expected high demand and increased call traffic, fans are encouraged to purchase tickets online. The game is set for a 4 p.m. kickoff on ESPN+ on Sept. 6.
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