The 2025 Jackson State Tigers football team represented Jackson State University as a member of the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) during the 2025 NCAA Division I FCS football season. The Tigers were led by third-year head coach T. C. Taylor and played at the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium in Jackson, Mississippi.
Schedule
| Date | Time | Opponent | Rank | Site | TV | Result | Attendance |
|---|
| August 30 | 2:00 p.m. | Hampton* | No. 17 | | HBCU Go | W 28–14 | 13,576 |
| September 6 | 4:00 p.m. | at Southern Miss* | No. 15 | | ESPN+ | L 20–38 | 32,011 |
| September 13 | 2:00 p.m. | Tuskegee* | No. 19 | - Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium
- Jackson, MS
| SWAC TV | W 30–0 | 18,642 |
| September 27 | 6:00 p.m. | at Southern | No. 19 | | ESPN+ | W 38–13 | 27,487 |
| October 4 | 4:00 p.m. | vs. Alabama A&M | No. 17 | | HBCU Go | W 57–24 | 14,517 |
| October 11 | 2:30 p.m. | Alabama State | No. 15 | - Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium
- Jackson, MS
| ESPNU | W 38–34 | 44,000 |
| October 25 | 5:00 p.m. | vs. Grambling State | No. 12 | | HBCU Go | L 24–26 | 29,655 |
| November 1 | 6:00 p.m. | at Florida A&M | No. 23 | | ESPN+ | W 41–16 | 13,104 |
| November 8 | 2:00 p.m. | at Mississippi Valley State | No. 23 | | SWAC TV | W 42–3 | 8,927 |
| November 15 | 12:00 p.m. | Bethune–Cookman | No. 22 | - Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium
- Jackson, MS
| theGrio | W 28–13 | 23,348 |
| November 22 | 2:30 p.m. | Alcorn State | No. 20 | - Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium
- Jackson, MS (Soul Bowl)
| ESPN+ | W 27–21 | 44,097 |
| December 6 | 1:00 p.m. | Prairie View A&M | No. 20 | | ESPN2 | L 21–23 | 32,187 |
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Notes
Roster
| 2025 Jackson State Tigers football team roster
|
| Players
|
Coaches
|
Offense
| Pos. |
# |
Name |
Class
|
| RB
|
0
|
Travis Terrell Jr.
|
So
|
| WR
|
1
|
Shemar Savage
|
GS
|
| WR
|
2
|
Ja'Naylon Dupree
|
Sr
|
| WR
|
3
|
Nate Rembert
|
Jr
|
| WR
|
4
|
Tyquan Henderson
|
GS
|
| WR
|
5
|
Kobe Paul
|
GS
|
| WR
|
6
|
Joanes Fortilien
|
Jr
|
| WR
|
7
|
Jameel Gardner Jr.
|
Jr
|
| RB
|
8
|
Kenan Christon II
|
GS
|
| RB
|
9
|
Desmond Moultrie
|
GS
|
| RB
|
10
|
Donerio Davenport
|
Sr
|
| QB
|
11
|
Jared Lockhart
|
Fr
|
| QB
|
12
|
Parker Stofa
|
Fr
|
| WR
|
13
|
Jabari Jones
|
Fr
|
| RB
|
14
|
Bryson Moss
|
GS
|
| QB
|
15
|
Jacobian Morgan
|
GS
|
| WR
|
17
|
Errick Simmons
|
GS
|
| QB
|
18
|
Ethan Terrell
|
Fr
|
| RB
|
22
|
Nate Blount IV
|
Fr
|
| RB
|
27
|
Ahmad Miller
|
So
|
| RB
|
30
|
Emari Matthews
|
Jr
|
| RB
|
33
|
Jeremiah Wilson Jr.
|
Fr
|
| RB
|
35
|
Trevon Evans
|
Fr
|
| TE
|
45
|
Kenneth Jiles Jr.
|
GS
|
| OL
|
51
|
Alex Valbuena
|
Jr
|
| OL
|
54
|
Ace Meadows
|
So
|
| OL
|
55
|
Kale Armstrong
|
Fr
|
| OL
|
56
|
Brian Williams Jr.
|
Fr
|
| OL
|
58
|
Cameron James
|
GS
|
| OL
|
59
|
Jamal Gowans
|
Fr
|
| OL
|
60
|
Devin Love
|
Fr
|
| OL
|
61
|
Cyson Burk
|
Fr
|
| OL
|
62
|
Almetrius Smith Jr.
|
Sr
|
| OL
|
65
|
Mason Barton
|
So
|
| OL
|
66
|
Jackson King
|
Fr
|
| OL
|
69
|
Dequarious White
|
So
|
| OL
|
70
|
Ryan Anderson
|
Fr
|
| OL
|
72
|
Isaiah Villanneuva
|
Jr
|
| OL
|
74
|
D'Andre Townes-Blue
|
GS
|
| OL
|
75
|
Xavion Davis
|
So
|
| OL
|
77
|
Bruno Zandamela
|
Jr
|
| OL
|
79
|
Quaveon Davis
|
Jr
|
| TE
|
81
|
Jency Riley
|
GS
|
| WR
|
82
|
Cameron Onyebuagu
|
Fr
|
| TE
|
83
|
Sebastien Saint-Louis
|
So
|
| WR
|
84
|
Amarion Brown
|
Fr
|
| TE
|
85
|
Darren Bennett
|
Sr
|
| TE
|
88
|
Marvin Landy
|
GS
|
|
Defense
| Pos. |
# |
Name |
Class
|
| DL
|
0
|
Jeremiah Williams
|
Sr
|
| DB
|
1
|
Khamauri Rogers
|
GS
|
| DB
|
2
|
Levi Wyatt
|
Sr
|
| LB
|
3
|
Ashton Taylor
|
Jr
|
| DB
|
4
|
Mike Smith III
|
So
|
| DB
|
5
|
Shamar Hawkins
|
Sr
|
| DL
|
6
|
Quincy Ivory
|
Sr
|
| LB
|
7
|
Reid Pulliam
|
Sr
|
| EDGE
|
8
|
John Brown
|
GS
|
| DB
|
9
|
B.J. Washington
|
Sr
|
| LB
|
11
|
Carmelo Jones
|
So
|
| DB
|
12
|
Anthony Enechukwu
|
GS
|
| DL
|
14
|
Jaylan Ware
|
GS
|
| DB
|
15
|
Kam Sallis
|
So
|
| EDGE
|
16
|
Jace Ward
|
So
|
| DB
|
17
|
KJ Chisholm
|
So
|
| EDGE
|
18
|
Kanye Varner
|
Sr
|
| DB
|
19
|
Frankie Dunn
|
GS
|
| DB
|
23
|
Camden Hardy
|
Sr
|
| DB
|
24
|
Jordan Helton
|
GS
|
| LB
|
25
|
Kenzavius Lundy
|
Fr
|
| DB
|
26
|
Josh Higgins
|
GS
|
| LB
|
28
|
Keith Bass Jr.
|
Fr
|
| LB
|
29
|
Kam Evans
|
Fr
|
| LB
|
31
|
Michael Robinson Jr.
|
GS
|
| LB
|
32
|
J'Cori Hargon
|
Jr
|
| EDGE
|
40
|
Braxton Barney
|
So
|
| DB
|
46
|
Eric Hughes
|
So
|
| DB
|
47
|
Jaylin Acker
|
So
|
| DB
|
48
|
Dazerick Patton
|
GS
|
| DL
|
50
|
Tymon Wells
|
Sr
|
| LB
|
53
|
Jamarion Davis
|
So
|
| LB
|
57
|
Bryce Owens
|
So
|
| DL
|
63
|
Kejuan Barbee
|
Sr
|
| DL
|
90
|
Dimonyai Lacey
|
Sr
|
| DL
|
91
|
Braylon Brown
|
Fr
|
| DL
|
93
|
Zalan Barrett
|
Jr
|
| DL
|
94
|
Stanley Cooks
|
So
|
| DL
|
95
|
Kazarius Bowie
|
GS
|
| DL
|
96
|
Zyon Gilmore
|
Jr
|
| DL
|
99
|
Wayne Patterson
|
Fr
|
|
Special teams
| Pos. |
# |
Name |
Class
|
| K/P
|
37
|
Donovan Warren
|
GS
|
| K/P
|
38
|
Gerardo Baeza
|
GS
|
| LS
|
43
|
Chris Levy
|
Fr
|
| LS
|
44
|
Hunter Burns
|
GS
|
| K
|
86
|
Simon Naylor
|
Fr
|
| P
|
89
|
Kye Collins
|
Jr
|
|
- Head coach
- Coordinators/assistant coaches
- Otis Riddley (Associate head coach / Tight ends / General manager)
- Eric Gallon (Assistant head coach / Running backs)
- Aaron Jackson (Defensive line)
- Javancy Jones (Special Teams coordinator / Outside linebackers)
- Rip Kirk (Co-Offensive Coordinator / Quarterbacks)
- Mario Magana Jr. (Cornerbacks / Director of Player Personnel)
- Vincent Marshall (Passing Game Coordinator / Wide receivers)
- Torenzo Quinn (Defensive coordinator / Secondary)
- Manny Ramirez (Co-Offensive Coordinator / Offensive line)
- Justin Sanders (Linebackers)
- Esaias Guthrie (Defensive Analyst / Assistant safeties)
- Legend
- (C) Team captain
- (S) Suspended
- (I) Ineligible
Roster Last update: August 19, 2025
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Game summaries
Hampton
Hampton Pirates (0-0) at No. 17 Jackson State Tigers (0-0) – Game summary
at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium • Jackson, MS
- Date: August 30
- Game time: 2:00 PM CDT
- Game weather: Sunny
- Game attendance: 13,576
- Referee: Preston Clipper
- TV announcers (HBCU Go): James Hadnot (play-by-play), Jon Kelley (analyst) and Lawrencia Moten (sideline)
| Game information
|
- First Quarter
- (12:23) HU – Ja'Quan Snipes 3-yard run, Brett Starling kick (Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 2:37; Hampton 7–0)
- (7:48) JSU – Emari Matthews 2-yard run, Gerardo Baeza kick (Drive: 3 plays, 19 yards, 1:38; Tied 7–7)
- Second Quarter
- (14:35) JSU – Donerio Davenport 6-yard run, Gerardo Baeza kick (Drive: 7 plays, 67 yards, 2:44; Jackson State 14–7)
- Third Quarter
No scoring plays
- Fourth Quarter
- (10:44) HU – MarShawn Ferguson Jr. 30-yard pass from Isaiah Freeman, Brett Starling kick (Drive: 3 plays, 55 yards, 0:50; Tied 14–14)
- (5:32) JSU – Ahmad Miller 2-yard run, Gerardo Baeza kick (Drive: 12 plays, 82 yards, 5:03; Jackson State 21–14)
- (4:00) JSU – Ahmad Miller 76-yard run, Gerardo Baeza kick (Drive: 1 play, 76 yards, 0:13; Jackson State 28–14)
|
| Statistics |
HAMP |
JKST
|
| First downs |
20 |
19
|
| Total yards |
376 |
426
|
| Rushing yards |
175 |
283
|
| Passing yards |
201 |
143
|
| Passing: Comp–Att–Int |
21–29–1 |
15–30–0
|
| Time of possession |
33:33 |
26:27
|
| Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
|
| Hampton |
Passing |
Isaiah Freeman |
10/17, 117 yards, TD, INT
|
| Rushing |
Isaiah Freeman |
13 carries, 94 yards
|
| Receiving |
MarShawn Ferguson Jr. |
5 receptions, 59 yards, TD
|
| Jackson State |
Passing |
JaCobian Morgan |
15/30, 143 yards
|
| Rushing |
Ahmad Miller |
10 carries, 172 yards, 2 TD
|
| Receiving |
Joanes Fortilien |
5 receptions, 43 yards
|
at Southern Miss (FBS)
No. 15 Jackson State Tigers (1–0) at Southern Miss Golden Eagles (FBS) (0–1) – Game summary
at M. M. Roberts Stadium • Hattiesburg, MS
- Date: September 6, 2025
- Game time: 4:00 PM CDT
- Game weather: Cloudy • Temperature: 87 °F (31 °C) • Wind: NW 7 mph
- Game attendance: 32,011
- Referee: Trennis Livingston
- TV announcers (ESPN+): Jason Baker (play-by-play) and Austin Davis (analyst)
| Game information
|
- First quarter
- USM – Zach Ruffin 30-yard punt return (Reed Harradine kick), 12:06. Golden Eagles 7–0.
- JKST – Gerardo Baeza 46-yard field goal, 4:45. Golden Eagles 7–3. Drive: 8 plays, 44 yards, 3:45.
- USM – Bralon Brown 8-yard pass from Braylon Braxton (Reed Harradine kick), 0:23. Golden Eagles 14–3. Drive: 12 plays, 87 yards, 4:15.
- Second quarter
- JKST – Emari Matthews 21-yard run (Gerardo Baeza kick), 13:16. Golden Eagles 14–10. Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 2:07.
- USM – Reed Harradine 35-yard field goal, 10:44. Golden Eagles 17–10. Drive: 7 plays, 58 yards, 2:32.
- Third quarter
- USM – Micah Davis 15-yard pass from Braylon Braxton (Reed Harradine kick), 5:29. Golden Eagles 24–10. Drive: 7 plays, 45 yards, 2:48.
- Fourth quarter
- USM – Kadinn Morris 10-yard pass from Braylon Braxton (Reed Harradine kick), 14:54. Golden Eagles 31–10. Drive: 11 plays, 65 yards, 3:51.
- JKST – Gerardo Baeza 40-yard field goal, 13:24. Golden Eagles 31–13. Drive: 4 plays, 0 yards, 1:17.
- USM – Robert Briggs 15-yard run (Reed Harradine kick), 9:59. Golden Eagles 38–13. Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 3:25.
- JKST – Ahmad Miller 8-yard run (Gerardo Baeza kick), 5:32. Golden Eagles 38–20. Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 4:18.
|
| Statistics |
JKST |
USM
|
| First downs |
19 |
25
|
| Total yards |
322 |
363
|
| Rushes–yards |
42–191 |
36–139
|
| Passing yards |
131 |
224
|
| Passing: Comp–Att–Int |
14–28–2 |
22–32–0
|
| Turnovers |
2 |
0
|
| Time of possession |
31:15 |
28:45
|
| Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
|
| Jackson State |
Passing |
Jacobian Morgan |
14/27, 131 yards, INT
|
| Rushing |
Travis Terrell Jr. |
10 carries, 80 yards
|
| Receiving |
Nate Rembert |
4 receptions, 64 yards
|
| Southern Miss |
Passing |
Braylon Braxton |
20/30, 214 yards, 3 TD
|
| Rushing |
Jeffery Pittman |
10 carries, 71 yards
|
| Receiving |
Bralon Brown |
3 receptions, 52 yards, TD
|
Tuskegee (DII)
Tuskegee Golden Tigers (DII) (2-0) at No. 19 Jackson State Tigers (1-1) – Game summary
at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium • Jackson, MS
- Date: September 13
- Game time: 2:00 PM CDT
- Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 92 °F (33 °C) • Wind: E at 2 miles per hour (3.2 km/h)
- Game attendance: 18,642
- Referee: Eric Bluntson
- TV announcers (SWAC TV): Mo Carter (play-by-play) and Tolly Carr (analyst)
| Game information
|
- First Quarter
- (11:53) JSU – Jared Lockhart 11-yard run, Gerardo Baeza kick (Drive: 5 plays, 52 yards, 2:01; Jackson State 7–0)
- Second Quarter
- (14:07) JSU – Jared Lockhart 6-yard run, Gerardo Baeza kick (Drive: 8 plays, 77 yards, 2:51; Jackson State 14–0)
- (1:55) JSU – Jameel Gardner Jr. 21-yard pass from Jared Lockhart, Gerardo Baeza kick (Drive: 15 plays, 68 yards, 6:18; Jackson State 21–0)
- Third Quarter
- (4:28) JSU – Reid Pulliam 0-yard safety (Jackson State 23–0)
- (0:08) JSU – Parker Stofa 1-yard run, Gerardo Baeza kick (Drive: 8 plays, 63 yards, 4:14; Jackson State 30–0)
- Fourth Quarter
No scoring plays
|
| Statistics |
TUSK |
JKST
|
| First downs |
7 |
26
|
| Total yards |
109 |
522
|
| Rushing yards |
24 |
266
|
| Passing yards |
85 |
256
|
| Passing: Comp–Att–Int |
11–20–0 |
16–23–1
|
| Time of possession |
23:22 |
36:38
|
| Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
|
| Tuskegee |
Passing |
Raequan Beal |
9/17, 93 yards
|
| Rushing |
Johnny Morris |
11 carries, 32 yards
|
| Receiving |
EJ Hall |
3 receptions, 39 yards
|
| Jackson State |
Passing |
Jared Lockhart |
15/21, 254 yards, TD, INT
|
| Rushing |
Ahmad Miller |
8 carries, 68 yards
|
| Receiving |
Jameel Gardner Jr. |
4 receptions, 85 yards, TD
|
at Southern (rivalry)
No. 19 Jackson State Tigers (2-1) at Southern Jaguars (1-3) – Game summary
at A. W. Mumford Stadium • Baton Rouge, LA
- Date: September 27
- Game time: 6:00 PM CDT
- TV announcers (ESPN+): Tiffany Greene (play-by-play) and Jay Walker (analyst)
| Statistics |
JKST |
SOU
|
| First downs |
|
|
| Total yards |
|
|
| Rushing yards |
|
|
| Passing yards |
|
|
| Passing: Comp–Att–Int |
|
|
| Time of possession |
|
|
| Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
|
| Jackson State |
Passing |
|
|
| Rushing |
|
|
| Receiving |
|
|
| Southern |
Passing |
|
|
| Rushing |
|
|
| Receiving |
|
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vs. Alabama A&M
No. 17 Jackson State Tigers (3-1) vs. Alabama A&M Bulldogs (3-2) – Game summary
at Ladd–Peebles Stadium • Mobile, AL
- Date: October 4
- Game time: 4:00 PM CDT
- TV announcers (HBCU Go): James Hadnot (play-by-play), Jon Kelley (analyst) and Lawrencia Moten (sideline)
| Statistics |
JKST |
AAMU
|
| First downs |
|
|
| Total yards |
|
|
| Rushing yards |
|
|
| Passing yards |
|
|
| Passing: Comp–Att–Int |
|
|
| Time of possession |
|
|
| Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
|
| Jackson State |
Passing |
|
|
| Rushing |
|
|
| Receiving |
|
|
| Alabama A&M |
Passing |
|
|
| Rushing |
|
|
| Receiving |
|
|
Alabama State
Alabama State Hornets (4-1) vs. No. 15 Jackson State Tigers (4-1) – Game summary
at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium • Jackson, MS
- Date: October 11
- Game time: 2:30 PM CDT
- TV announcers (ESPNU): Tiffany Greene (play-by-play) and Jay Walker (analyst)
| Statistics |
ALST |
JKST
|
| First downs |
|
|
| Total yards |
|
|
| Rushing yards |
|
|
| Passing yards |
|
|
| Passing: Comp–Att–Int |
|
|
| Time of possession |
|
|
| Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
|
| Alabama State |
Passing |
|
|
| Rushing |
|
|
| Receiving |
|
|
| Jackson State |
Passing |
|
|
| Rushing |
|
|
| Receiving |
|
|
vs. Grambling State
Grambling State Tigers (4-3) vs. No. 12 Jackson State Tigers (5-1) – Game summary
at Allegiant Stadium • Paradise, NV
- Date: October 25
- Game time: 3:00 PM PDT
- TV announcers (HBCU Go): James Hadnot (play by play), Jon Kelley (analyst) and Lawrencia Moten (sideline reporter)
| Statistics |
GRAM |
JKST
|
| First downs |
|
|
| Total yards |
|
|
| Rushing yards |
|
|
| Passing yards |
|
|
| Passing: Comp–Att–Int |
|
|
| Time of possession |
|
|
| Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
|
| Grambling State |
Passing |
|
|
| Rushing |
|
|
| Receiving |
|
|
| Jackson State |
Passing |
|
|
| Rushing |
|
|
| Receiving |
|
|
at Florida A&M
No. 23 Jackson State Tigers (5-2) vs. Florida A&M Rattlers (3-4) – Game summary
at Bragg Memorial Stadium • Tallahassee, FL
- Date: November 1
- Game time: 7:00 PM EDT
- TV announcers (ESPN+): Tiffany Greene (play by play) and Forrest Conoly (analyst)
| Statistics |
JKST |
FAMU
|
| First downs |
|
|
| Total yards |
|
|
| Rushing yards |
|
|
| Passing yards |
|
|
| Passing: Comp–Att–Int |
|
|
| Time of possession |
|
|
| Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
|
| Jackson State |
Passing |
|
|
| Rushing |
|
|
| Receiving |
|
|
| Florida A&M |
Passing |
|
|
| Rushing |
|
|
| Receiving |
|
|
at Mississippi Valley State
No. 23 Jackson State Tigers (6-2) vs. Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils (1-7) – Game summary
at Rice–Totten Stadium • Itta Bena, MS
- Date: November 8
- Game time: 2:00 PM CST
- TV announcers (SWAC TV): Charles Bishop (play by play) and Charles Porter (analyst)
| Statistics |
JKST |
MVSU
|
| First downs |
|
|
| Total yards |
|
|
| Rushing yards |
|
|
| Passing yards |
|
|
| Passing: Comp–Att–Int |
|
|
| Time of possession |
|
|
| Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
|
| Jackson State |
Passing |
|
|
| Rushing |
|
|
| Receiving |
|
|
| Mississippi Valley State |
Passing |
|
|
| Rushing |
|
|
| Receiving |
|
|
Bethune–Cookman
Bethune–Cookman Wildcats (5-5) vs. No. 22 Jackson State Tigers (7-2) – Game summary
at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium • Jackson, MS
| Statistics |
BCU |
JKST
|
| First downs |
|
|
| Total yards |
|
|
| Rushing yards |
|
|
| Passing yards |
|
|
| Passing: Comp–Att–Int |
|
|
| Time of possession |
|
|
| Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
|
| Bethune–Cookman |
Passing |
|
|
| Rushing |
|
|
| Receiving |
|
|
| Jackson State |
Passing |
|
|
| Rushing |
|
|
| Receiving |
|
|
Alcorn State (Soul Bowl)
Alcorn State Braves (5-6) vs. No. 20 Jackson State Tigers (8-2) – Game summary
at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium • Jackson, MS
- Date: November 22
- Game time: 2:30 PM CST
- TV announcers (ESPN+): Jason Ross Jr. (play by play) and Tyoka Jackson (analyst)
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JKST
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| Passing: Comp–Att–Int |
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| Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
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| Alcorn State |
Passing |
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| Jackson State |
Passing |
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Ranking movements
Ranking movements
Legend: ██ Increase in ranking ██ Decrease in ranking | Week |
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| Poll | Pre | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | Final |
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| STATS FCS | 17 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 20 | |
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| Coaches | 17 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 12 | |
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References
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National championship seasons in bold |