JXN Football Media Day

August 20, 2026 @ 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM

Overview

Get an inside look at the 2026 college football season with exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes access to players, coaches, and media. The evening includes door prizes, ticket giveaways, vendors, and food trucks.

Rob Jay, SWAC Hall of Fame broadcaster and longtime play-by-play voice for Jackson State football and basketball, hosts the event. A Jackson State alumnus, he brings decades of broadcasting experience and an unmistakable connection with audiences to every appearance.

Featured programs include Jackson State (9-3, SWAC East champions, No. 3 in the Preseason Black College Football Poll under Head Coach T.C. Taylor), Belhaven University (6-4 under third-year Head Coach CJ Nightingale), and Millsaps College (returning 15 starters, including Rookie of the Year QB Grant Bizjack, under Head Coach Brandon Lechtenberg).

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Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame

1152 Lakeland Drive
Jackson, MS 39216

  • Time: 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
  • Admission: FREE

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