TL;DR
- * FAMU (2-1 SWAC East) faces first-place Jackson State (3-1 SWAC) in a key conference battle.
- * FAMU's RJ Johnson III leads with 1,420 yards; Jackson State's QB JaCobian Morgan is injured.
- * True freshman Jared Lockhart will start for Jackson State, who holds a 4-1 all-time series lead.
- * The game streams exclusively on ESPN+ Saturday, Nov.
FAMU and Jackson State face off in a SWAC battle that could shake up the conference standings.
The Rattlers sit in fourth in the East Division at 2-1, while the Tigers are in first place at 3-1 but are coming off a two-point loss to Grambling.
RJ Johnson III leads the Rattlers under center with 1,420 yards, seven touchdowns and no interceptions.
JaCobian Morgan has been Jackson State's quarterback all year but picked up a left foot injury this past week that left him in a walking boot and crutches. True freshman Jared Lockhart is next up for the Tigers. He finished the game with 103 passing yards, one passing touchdown and one scoring touchdown.
Jackson State is 4-1 all-time against FAMU, including a 35-21 win in 2024. Who will prevail this year?
Here's what you need to know to watch FAMU vs. Jackson State on Saturday, including start time and TV channel.
Watch FAMU vs. Jackson State
- TV channel: N/A
- Live stream: ESPN+
FAMU vs. Jackson State will not air nationally on traditional television. However, the game will stream on ESPN+.
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FAMU v Jackson State start
- Date: Saturday, Nov. 1
- Start Time: 7 p.m. ET
The FAMU vs. Jackson State game will kickoff Saturday, Nov. 1 at 7 p.m. ET. The game will be played at Bragg Memorial Stadium in Tallahassee, Florida.
FAMU takes on Jackson State
- Radio station: SiriusXM
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FAMU football 2025 slate
| Date | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
| Nov. 8 | at Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 3 p.m. | HBCU GO |
| Nov. 15 | at Alabama AM | 3 p.m. | SWAC TV |
| Nov. 22 | vs. Bethune-Cookman | 3:30 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| Nov. 29 | at Mississippi Valley State | 3 p.m. | SWAC TV |
2025 Jackson State football
| Date | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
| Nov. 8 | at Mississippi Valley State | 3 p.m. | SWAC TV |
| Nov. 15 | vs. Bethune-Cookman | 1 p.m. | HBCU GO |
| Nov. 22 | vs. Alcorn State | 3:30 p.m. | TBD |