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Team History
They Joined the NCAA in 1973 and began playing at the division 2 level. In 1995 they jumped up to the FCS level. And then in 2023 they jumped up to the FBS level where they immediately made a bang with back to back 9 win seasons. They have 25 conference titles and a division 2 national championship. With Rich Rodriguez off to West Virginia, we'll see if they can keep up the hot start.
Quick Facts
Peak of Program
In 2024 they won the CUSA Conference Championship in only their 2nd year of FBS play behind the strength of the #11 scoring offense in the country.
Rock Bottom
In 2001 their fiercest rival Troy joined FBS and left them behind, at the same time Jacksonville State was in the middle of 4 consecutive losing seasons.
Best Ever Player
Zerrick Cooper (QB, 2018-2021): The programs career leader in passing yards and passing touchdowns. Led them to a victory over Florida State in 2021.
Best Ever Coach
John Grass (2014-2020): Won 6 conference titles in 7 years, setting them up for their recent FBS promotion.
Stadium
AmFirst Stadium
First Season
1904
Enrollment
10,000