The Gamecocks competes as part of the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision.
Since December 2024, Charles Kelly has served as head coach at Jacksonville State.
[1] Since 1904, ten coaches have led Jacksonville State in postseason appearances: Don Salls, Jim Blevins, Charley Pell, Jim Fuller, Bill Burgess, Jack Crowe, Bill Clark, John Grass, Rich Rodriguez, and Rod Smith.
The Gamecocks also won a national championship under Burgess in 1992 (D-II).
Salls is the leader in seasons coached and games won, with 95 victories during his 18 years with the program.