Jackson State football vs Tennessee State score, live updates, start time, TV channel

NASHVILLE – The first game day has arrived for Jackson State football in the 2026 season.

The Tigers are taking on Tennessee State in the John. A. Merritt Classic at Vanderbilt’s FirstBank Stadium on Aug. 29 (7:30 p.m. CT, ESPN+).

JSU enters its first game of the season having lost 19 starters and gained over 50 players after last season’s 9-3 SWAC runner-up campaign.

TSU is looking to improve on last season’s 2-10 record, beginning with a home win over longtime rival JSU.

Follow along for highlights, injury news, key plays and instant analysis as Jackson State takes on Tennessee State in season-opening nonconference showdown.

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