Two Jackson State football games will air on HBCUGO TV in 2026

The broadcast channel for two of Jackson State football's 2026 games has been announced.

The Tigers' matchups against Edward Waters on Sept. 5 and Mississippi Valley State on Nov. 7 will air on HBCUGO TV, the network announced on May 7.

The Tigers are hosting Edward Waters for the HOPE Labor Day Classic at Veterans Memorial Stadium. The game doubles as JSU's home opener. It will be the program's second all-time matchup against Edward Waters.

The game against MVSU is the Tigers' final home game of the season. JSU has won the last 11 matchups against the Delta Devils. The Tigers won last season's game 42-3 in Itta Bena.

What is HBCUGO TV?

HBCUGO TV is a free digital streaming platform that broadcasts HBCU athletics, primarily at the NCAA Division I and II levels. The network is available to stream on Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, the HBCU GO app, and it can be accessed at hbcugo.tv.

Last season, JSU's football games against Hampton, Alabama A&M, Grambling State and Bethune-Cookman aired on HBCUGO TV.

Jackson State football 2026 schedule

• Week 0, Aug. 29: vs. Tennessee State (John. A Merritt Classic, Nashville)
• Week 1, Sept. 5: vs. Edward Waters (6 p.m. CT, HBCUGO TV)
• Week 3, Sept 19: vs. Tuskegee (6 p.m. CT, TBA)
• Week 4, Sept. 26: vs. Southern (6 p.m. CT, TBA)
• Week 5, Oct. 3: vs. Alabama A&M (Gulf Coast Challenge, Mobile)
• Week 6, Oct. 10: at Grambling State
• Week 7, Oct. 17: vs. Florida A&M (2 p.m. CT, TBA)
• Week 8, Oct. 24: at Bethune-Cookman
• Week 10, Nov. 7: vs. Mississippi Valley State (2 p.m. CT, HBCUGO TV)
• Week 11, Nov. 14: at Alabama State (2 p.m. CT, TBA)
• Week 12, Nov. 21: at Alcorn State

Tia Reid covers Jackson State sports for the Clarion Ledger. Email her at treid@usatodayco.com and follow her on X @tiareid65.

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