A game featuring the two best teams in the SWAC will receive national television coverage.
ESPN revealed its slate of televised matchups for the weekend of Oct. 11, highlighted by Jackson State hosting Alabama State in a high-profile conference clash at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium.
The game, serving as Jackson State’s annual homecoming, is scheduled for a 2:30 p.m. kickoff and will be broadcast live on ESPNU.
Alabama State, currently in second place in the SWAC East, will enter the matchup looking to spoil the party, adding another layer of intrigue to a rivalry that regularly delivers close contests and high-energy performances on both sides.
For defending HBCU national champion Jackson State, protecting its home turf during homecoming carries both tradition and bragging rights.
Jackson’s Veterans Memorial Stadium is likely to be at full capacity, providing a lively backdrop for a matchup that could decide which team has the inside track on a conference championship appearance.
