The Jacksonville State Gamecocks is a football team representing Jacksonville State University in Conference USA. Charles Kelly was named the Gamecocks' new head coach in 2024.Gamecocks. The Gamecocks won a national championship in 1992 and played in the I-AA/FCS playoffs ten times, with a 7–10 overall record. They helped players like Pierre Warren, Mark Word, Alvin Wright, and many more to the NFL teams. Their main rival is Troy Kennesaw State. They have a bowl record of 1-0 after joining the Division I FBS. Their home stadium is the Burgess–Snow Field at AmFirst Stadium located in Jacksonville, Alabama. They embrace the red and white colors and have a supporting band known as the ‘Marching Southerners’
The Jacksonville State Gamecocks had a remarkable 1992 season. Under the leadership of head coach Bill Burgess, the team had a 12–1–1 record. They finished the season with a 17–13 win over Pittsburg State in the NCAA Division II National Championship Game. This victory marked the first national title in the program's history, as it had a balance of both defense and offense. The 2024 season was also notable for Jacksonville State, they were competing in the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision, under Conference USA. The Gamecocks won their first Conference USA title. They dominated against Western Kentucky with a 52–12 margin in the championship game.
Jacksonville State Gamecocks Football Conference Wins
The Jacksonville State Gamecocks have won 25 conference championships, as of December 2024.
| Season | Conference | Coach | Overall Record | Conference Record |
| 1962 | Alabama Collegiate Conference | Don Salls | 4–3–2 | 3–0–1 |
| 1963 | Alabama Collegiate Conference | Don Salls | 4–4–1 | 3–0–1 |
| 1964 | Alabama Collegiate Conference | Don Salls | 4–4–1 | 3–0 |
| 1965 | Alabama Collegiate Conference | Jim Blevins | 7–2 | 3–0 |
| 1966 | Alabama Collegiate Conference | Jim Blevins | 8–2 | 3–0 |
| 1970 | Mid-South Conference | Charley Pell | 10–0 | 5–0 |
| 1974 | Gulf South Conference | Clarkie Mayfield | 7–4 | 7–1 |
| 1977 | Gulf South Conference | Jim Fuller | 11–3 | 7–1 |
| 1978 | Gulf South Conference | Jim Fuller | 7–3 | 6–1 |
| 1981 | Gulf South Conference | Jim Fuller | 8–3 | 6–0 |
| 1982 | Gulf South Conference | Jim Fuller | 10–2 | 7–0 |
| 1988† | Gulf South Conference | Bill Burgess | 10–2 | 7–1 |
| 1989 | Gulf South Conference | Bill Burgess | 13–1 | 8–0 |
| 1991 | Gulf South Conference | Bill Burgess | 12–1 | 6–0 |
| 1992 | Gulf South Conference | Bill Burgess | 12–1–1 | 5–0–1 |
| 2003 | Ohio Valley Conference | Jack Crowe | 8–4 | 7–1 |
| 2004 | Ohio Valley Conference | Jack Crowe | 9–2 | 7–1 |
| 2011 | Ohio Valley Conference | Jack Crowe | 7–4 | 6–2 |
| 2014 | Ohio Valley Conference | John Grass | 10–2 | 8–0 |
| 2015 | Ohio Valley Conference | John Grass | 13–2 | 8–0 |
| 2016 | Ohio Valley Conference | John Grass | 10–2 | 7–0 |
| 2017 | Ohio Valley Conference | John Grass | 10–2 | 8–0 |
| 2018 | Ohio Valley Conference | John Grass | 9–4 | 7–1 |
| 2020 | Ohio Valley Conference | John Grass | 10–3 | 6–1 |
| 2022 | ASUN Conference | Rich Rodriguez | 9–2 | 5–0 |
| 2024 | Conference USA | Rich Rodriguez | 9–4 | 7–1 |
When was the Jacksonville State Gamecocks' first season?
The Jacksonville State Gamecocks’ first season was in 1904.
What NCAA conference is the Jacksonville State Gamecocks in?
The Jacksonville State Gamecocks are a member of NCAA Division I FBS.
In what conference do the Jacksonville State Gamecocks play?
The Jacksonville State Gamecocks compete in the Conference USA.
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