Jackson State Tigers football

The Jackson State Tigers are the college football team representing the Jackson State University. The Tigers play in NCAA Division I Football Championship as a member of the Southwestern Athletic Conference.

National Championships (HBCU)

 * 1962
 * 1985
 * 1996

College Football Hall of Fame members

 * Kevin Dent
 * W. C. Gorden
 * John Merritt
 * Walter Payton
 * Willie Richardson

Alumni in the NFL
Over 90 Jackson State alumni have played in the NFL, including:
 * Coy Bacon
 * Lem Barney
 * Robert Brazile
 * Harold Jackson
 * Jackie Slater
 * Jimmy Smith
 * Walter Payton
 * Eddie Payton