College football's 50 best games of 2021
We finish our countdown of the best games of the college football season, with some thrilling finishes taking us to No. 1.
2021 Schedule
2021 Schedule
5-6, 4th in ASUN-WAC
Coaching carousel: Georgia DC Lanning lands Oregon job and more buzz
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Rich Rod to coach FBS-bound Jacksonville St.
Rich Rodriguez was hired as the new head coach at Jacksonville State, which earlier this month accepted an invitation to join Conference USA and compete in the FBS beginning in 2023.
JSU's Grass out as coach ahead of FBS move
Jacksonville State will enter the Football Bowl Subdivision with a new coach.
C-USA picks Liberty among four new additions
Conference USA announced on Friday that it will add Liberty, Jacksonville State, New Mexico State and Sam Houston State beginning in 2023 as the league tries to replenish its ranks.
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'College football at its best': How Jacksonville State soaked in its stunning upset of FSU
After shocking the Seminoles on the game's wild final play, the FCS Gamecocks paused to grasp what they had just accomplished.
Jacksonville State stuns FSU with miracle TD on final play (0:50)
FSU coach: Loss to Jacksonvile St. 'unacceptable'
Florida State coach Mike Norvell said his team's stunning loss to Jacksonville State marked "a challenging time for our university and our football team."
Oregon stuns Ohio State, a little bit of smack talk and more from Week 2
Here are the best moments on and off the field from college football's Week 2.
Ex-Alabama OT, asst. Fuller dies of COVID issues
Former Alabama player and assistant coach Jim Fuller, who worked as both athletic director and head coach for Jacksonville State, has died after suffering from complications due to COVID-19. He was 76.
Three seasons, one year and a 122-day break: Inside Jacksonville State's whirlwind schedule
After a four-game season last fall and a spring season that included an FCS playoff run, Jacksonville State returns to the field for the start of its 2021 fall campaign.
Eastern KY, Jacksonville St sued over exit fees
- The Ohio Valley Conference has sued Eastern Kentucky and Jacksonville State, contending they have not paid $1 million exit fees after both schools left the league this year for the Atlantic Sun Conference.
FCS quarterfinal preview: Key matchups, score projections and more
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FCS playoff preview: Best teams, top players and first-round score projections
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FCS Week 6 viewers guide: Games and storylines to watch
James Madison returns after back-to-back postponements, while Incarnate Word looks to continue its hot start.
FCS Week 5 viewer's guide: Games and storylines to watch
North Dakota and North Dakota State meet in a crowded and raucous Missouri Valley Football Conference, while Deion Sanders' Jackson State squad looks to move to 4-0.
FCS Week 4 viewer's guide: Games and storylines to watch
It's Week 4 of the FCS spring season and the Missouri Valley Conference takes center stage, while Deion goes for 3-0 and Nicholls and Sam Houston meet in a top-12 tussle.
FCS viewer's guide: Games and storylines to watch
North Dakota State looks to bounce back after a baffling blowout loss, Deion Sanders and Jackson State face the first test of the season, and newly anointed No. 1 James Madison has a chance to prove its ranking.
JSU 1st FCS school to beat FBS team this season
Jacksonville State beat Florida International 19-10 on Friday night for the first FCS victory over an FBS team this season.
Travis comes off bench to guide Florida State rally
Jordan Travis came off the bench to lead Florida State to touchdowns on five straight drives as the Seminoles rallied to knock off FCS program Jacksonville State 41-24 on Saturday.
Florida State's Jordan Travis launches 41-yd TD pass to Keyshawn Helton (0:17)
Florida State trails early after pick-six (0:24)
EKU rides Hayworth’s foot in 29-23 win over Jacksonville St
Samuel Hayworth made 5-of-6 field goal attempts -- including a 50-yarder -- and Conor Blount threw a touchdown and Eastern Kentucky beat Jacksonville State 29-23 on Saturday.
Tennessee Tech gets 1st win over Jacksonville St. since 2011
Bailey Fisher passed for 213 yards and two touchdowns and ran for 121 yards and two more TDs to help Tennessee Tech beat Jacksonville State 37-27 on Saturday.
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2021 ASUN-WAC Standings
| TEAM | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Sam Houston | 6-0 | 11-1 |
| Stephen F. Austin | 4-2 | 8-4 |
| Eastern Kentucky | 4-2 | 7-4 |
| Central Arkansas | 3-3 | 5-6 |
| Jacksonville State | 3-3 | 5-6 |
| Abilene Christian | 1-5 | 5-6 |
| Tarleton | 0-0 | 6-5 |
| Dixie State | 0-0 | 1-10 |
| Lamar | 0-6 | 1-9 |
2021 Team Leaders
2022 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anwar Lewis | RB | Signed | 74 |
| Julian Calvez | QB-DT | Committed | 44 |
| Jaden Thomas | OLB | Committed | 43 |
| Jordan McCants | WR | Signed | 43 |
| Harvey Ray | TE-H | Signed | 43 |
Awards
| YEAR | PLAYER | AWARD |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | D. Marquel Jackson | Buck Buchanan Award |