2024 Valdosta State Blazers football team

In their third year under head coach Tremaine Jackson, the team compiled a 13–1 record (6–0 in conference games) and won the GSC championship.

[1] They advanced to the NCAA Division II playoffs, defeating Miles in the second round, Virginia Union in the quarterfinals, and Minnesota State in the semifinals before losing to Ferris State in the Division II national championship game.

Key players include quarterback Sammy Edwards, running backs Blake Hester and Alfonso Franklin, receiver Rodney Bullard, and safety Larry Elder.

[3] The Gulf South Conference released its preseason prediction poll on July 23, 2024.

The Blazers were predicted to finish first in the conference, receiving 5 of the 8 first place votes.