Southern and Jackson face off in a SWAC battle that could help shake up the conference standings.
The Southern team is 1-3 after dropping two consecutive games. The Jaguars rank second in the SWAC West division.
Jackson State is first in the SWAC East at 2-1 after a 30-0 win over Tuskegee this past week.
The Jaguars and Tigers have a long history of contentious matchups. They're 37-35 since 1929, with Jackson State holding the slight edge. The Tigers have been the better team lately, with six consecutive wins over the Jaguars.
Southern is led mostly by its running game. The Jaguars have four players with more than 100 rushing yards, including running back Trey Holly's 228 yards and three scores and quarterback Cam'Ron McCoy's 177 yards and two touchdowns.
Jackson State, meanwhile, has a quarterback conundrum on its hands. JaCobian Morgan started the first two games of the season, but Jared Lockhart led the Tigers this past week while Morgan didn't see the field.
Here's what you need to know to watch Southern vs. Jackson State on Saturday, including start time and TV channel.
What channel is Southern vs. Jackson State on today?
- TV channel: N/A
- Live stream: ESPN+
Southern vs. Jackson State will not air nationally on traditional television. However, the game will stream on ESPN+.
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Southern vs. Jackson State start time
- Date: Saturday, Sept. 27
- Start Time: 7 p.m. ET
Southern vs. Jackson State is set to kick off at 7 p.m. ET at A.W. Mumford Stadium in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Southern vs. Jackson State radio station
- Radio channel: SiriusXM channel 387
Listen live to Southern vs. Jackson State on SiriusXM via channel 387 (Jackson State broadcast).
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Southern football schedule 2025
Here is the full 2025 schedule for Southern.
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 23 | NC Central 31, Southern 14 | — |
| Aug. 30 | Southern 34, Mississippi Valley State 29 | — |
| Sept. 6 | Alabama State 30, Southern 7 | — |
| Sept. 13 | Fresno State 56, Southern 7 | — |
| Sept. 27 | vs. Jackson State | 7 p.m. |
| Oct. 11 | at Bethune-Cookman | 3 p.m. |
| Oct. 18 | vs. Prairie View A&M | TBD |
| Oct. 25 | vs. Florida A&M | TBD |
| Nov. 1 | at Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 3 p.m. |
| Nov. 8 | at Alcorn State | 4 p.m. |
| Nov. 15 | vs. Texas Southern | TBD |
| Nov. 29 | vs. Grambling State | 2 p.m. |
Jackson State 2025 schedule
Here is the full 2025 schedule for the Tigers.
| Date | Opponent/Result | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 30 | Jackson State 28, Hampton 14 | — |
| Sept. 6 | Southern Miss 38, Jackson State 20 | — |
| Sept. 13 | Jackson State 30, Tuskegee 0 | — |
| Sept. 27 | at Southern | 7 p.m. |
| Oct. 4 | vs. Alabama A&M | 6 p.m. |
| Oct. 11 | vs. Alabama State | 3:30 p.m. |
| Oct. 25 | vs. Grambling | 6 p.m. |
| Nov. 1 | at Florida A&M | 7 p.m. |
| Nov. 8 | at Mississippi Valley State | 3 p.m. |
| Nov. 15 | vs. Bethune-Cookman | TBD |
| Nov. 22 | vs. Alcorn State | 3:30 p.m. |