Jackson State Unveils Men’s Basketball Non-Conference Schedule — Which Surprising Opponents Are on the List?
Alright, here’s the scoop on Jackson State men’s basketball for the 2025-26 season — it’s shaping up to be a real gauntlet with 13 non-conference games, but here’s the kicker: just one of those is on their home turf. Yeah, only a single non-conference clash at home, facing Winthrop on November 23. The Tigers aren’t shying from competition either; they’re locking horns with five teams that made waves in last season’s final coaches poll — a true test of grit and skill. Plus, mark your calendars for December when Jackson State heads to Atlanta for the Chris Paul HBCU Classic, ready to rumble with Hampton and Norfolk State at the Gateway Center. If you’re as intrigued as I am to see how this team navigates such a challenging slate, you’ll want to dive deeper.
- Jackson State men’s basketball will play 13 non-conference games in its 2025-26 season, with only one at home.
- The schedule includes games against five teams that were ranked or received votes in the final 2024-25 coaches poll.
- JSU’s only home non-conference game will be against Winthrop on November 23.
- The Tigers will also participate in the Chris Paul HBCU Classic in Atlanta in December.
Jackson State men’s basketball released its 2025-26 non-conference schedule Sept. 7.
The Tigers will play 13 non-SWAC games, with only one being at home. They will also play one exhibition game against Southern Miss in Jackson on Oct. 27.
JSU will begin its season Nov. 3 against Illinois, which received votes in the final 2024-25 USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll. The Tigers will play four other opponents that finished last season in the top 25, including No. 21 Louisville on Nov. 6, No. 4 Auburn on Nov. 19, No. 25 Arkansas on Nov. 21 and No. 2 Houston on Dec. 10.
Houston is the only returning non-conference opponent from last season. The Cougars beat the Tigers 97-40 in the season opener.
Jackson State‘s lone home non-conference game is Nov. 23 against Winthrop.
The Tigers will also participate in the Chris Paul HBCU Classic in Atlanta on Dec. 18-19. They will play Hampton and Norfolk State as part of the event at Gateway Center.
Other non-conference opponents include Louisiana Tech, Louisiana-Lafayette, Kennesaw State, Northwestern and TCU.
Tia Reid covers Jackson State sports for the Clarion Ledger. Email her at [email protected] and follow her on X @tiareid65.
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