Jacksonville State set for future football matchups with Ole Miss
A Southeastern Conference team that gave Jacksonville State one of its most historic victories has added the Gamecocks to its schedule yet again.
Jax State has lined up two future football games set with Ole Miss on its calendar, vice president for athletics Greg Seitz confirmed to AL.com.
The first game against the Rebels is set for Aug. 30, 2031, with an option to move it to 2029 or 2030 if there is availability.
A second game could be played in 2033, 2034 or 2035, Seitz added.
The Anniston Star was the first to report the news.
“We are excited to get a future game with Ole Miss in 2031,” Seitz told AL.com. “This game presents an incredible opportunity to showcase our program against a historic SEC opponent. Having played them in 2010 in what remains a memorable moment for Gamecock football, we are excited to renew this matchup on a national stage.
“This is a testament to our growth as a program, and we look forward to the challenge and excitement this game will bring to our team, alumni, and fans.”
This will be the first matchup between the Gamecocks and the Rebels since Jax State defeated Ole Miss in a double-overtime, 49-48 upset victory in Oxford, Miss.
The then-FCS Gamecocks rallied from a 31-10 halftime deficit under coach Jack Crowe, with a fourth-and-15 touchdown connection between Coty Blanchard and Kevyn Cooper preceding a 2-point play caught by Calvin Middleton from Blanchard to seal the 2010 victory.
This will be the second matchup scheduled for Jax State in the 2030s, with the Gamecocks set to host Buffalo on Sept. 6, 2031, for the second game of a home-and-home series.