After an incredibly successful first season at the FBS level, the Jacksonville State Gamecocks are back for more in 2024. The Conference USA schedule grows by one team but the Gamecocks appeared more than ready for the rigors of joining the FBS a season ago.

With another offseason at the top level of college football, will Rich Rodriguez and Co. compete for the CUSA Championship this fall?

Jacksonville State 2024 Football Schedule

• vs. Coastal Carolina Chanticleers
  Saturday, August 31
• at Louisville Cardinals
  Saturday, September 7
• at Eastern Michigan Eagles
  Saturday, September 14
• vs. Southern Miss Golden Eagles
  Saturday, September 21
• at Kennesaw State Owls
  Friday, October 4
• vs. New Mexico State Aggies
  Wednesday, October 9
• vs. Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders
  Wednesday, October 23
• at Liberty Flames
  Wednesday, October 30
• at Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
  Saturday, November 9
• vs. FIU Panthers
  Saturday, November 16
• vs. Sam Houston Bearkats
  Saturday, November 23
• at Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
  Saturday, November 30

The Gamecocks have a unique schedule for 2024. First, they host Sun Belt power Coastal Carolina before traveling to ACC Championship Game runner-up in 2023 Louisville. There is little reprieve after that with a road trip to MAC contender Eastern Michigan on the docket before the midway point of September.

Southern Miss comes to town before a bye week sees Jacksonville State travel to Kennesaw State and a Friday night date with an old foe.

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A consecutive slate of Wednesday midweek games against New Mexico State, Middle Tennessee, and Liberty headline the middle of JSU’s schedule. But in reality, the Gamecocks are hopeful that their season comes down to a potentially pivotal regular-season finale against WKU on November 30.

The 20th annual Conference USA Championship Game will feature the top two finishers in conference play and is set to be played on Friday, December 6. CBS Sports Network will broadcast the CUSA Championship Game.

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