The Jaguars were led by sixth-year head coach Dawson Odums and played their home games at Ace W. Mumford Stadium in Baton Rouge, Louisiana as members of the West Division of the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC).

During the SWAC football media day held in Birmingham, Alabama on July 13, 2018, the Jaguars were predicted to finish second in the West Division.

[1] The Jaguars had two players at four positions selected to Preseason All-SWAC Teams.

1st team Jerimiah Abby – Jr. OL 1st team Andrea Augustine – Sr. DB Roster Last update: April 27, 2019 at Amon G. Carter Stadium, Fort Worth, TX

at Panther Stadium at Blackshear Field, Prairie View, TX