Jackson College Football Preview | Jackson News

Three Jackson-area college football programs are primed for 2026, each with distinct goals and challenges. Jackson State, fresh off a nine-win season, aims to defend its SWAC East title while staying grounded under Coach Taylor’s “one game at a time” mantra. Millsaps, riding a decade-long winning streak resurgence, faces rising expectations as Coach Lechtenberg keeps his team focused on internal growth ahead of their opener against Belhaven. Meanwhile, Belhaven, led by Coach Nightingale into year three, seeks to extend its winning legacy in their matchup with Millsaps — despite missing media day due to scheduling. With roster churn, rule changes, and high stakes, all three teams are building chemistry and strategy to conquer the season’s toughest battles. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8fa175ac7b61e3df