Led by third-year head coach John Grass, the Gamecocks compiled an overall record of 10–2 with a mark of 7–0 in conference play, winning the OVC title for the third consecutive season.

Jacksonville State received the OVC's automatic bid to the NCAA Division I Football Championship playoffs.

After a first-round bye, the Gamecocks lost in the second round to the eventual national runner-up, Youngstown State.

The team played home games at Burgess–Snow Field at JSU Stadium in Jacksonville, Alabama.

The team played home games at Burgess–Snow Field at JSU Stadium in Jacksonville, Alabama.