The Tigers were led by eighth year head coach Rick Comegy and played their home games at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium.

[1] The Tigers finished the season with an 8–4 record, as East Division Champions and with a loss against Southern in the SWAC Championship Game.

[2] On Media Day, Jackson State was picked to finish second in the Eastern Division of the SWAC.

[3] Running backs Tommy Gooden and Rakeem Sims, offensive lineman Jordan Arthur, linebacker Todd Wilcher, and defensive back Cameron Loeffler were selected as All-SWAC 2nd Team members.

[4] ^Games aired on a tape delayed basis Jackson State games were broadcast on 95.5 Hallelujah FM.