Mississippi’s capital city will be celebrating the college football season in style with a communitywide party next week.
On Tuesday, Sept. 3 at 6:30 p.m., JXN Football Media Day will take place at Fondren Yard. Officials are inviting Jackson State, Millsaps College, and Belhaven University fans to join forces and gear up for what’s expected to be a successful season on the gridiron.
JXN Football Media Day is Sept 3 at The Fondren Yard, 6:30-8:30 PM! Celebrate the excitement of the 2024 season with @belhavenblazers, @gojsutigersfb, and @majorathletics.
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— The City With Soul – JXN MS (@VisitJacksonMS) August 22, 2024
The free event is designed to be an opportunity for fans to mingle, eat, drink, and get to know players and coaches. Annually, the three football programs combined to bring millions in economic impact to the city of Jackson with local businesses, hotels, and restaurants benefitting every weekend there’s at least one home game.
Each institution’s president, athletic director, and head football coach will speak, highlighting key players and plans for the season. Players, cheerleaders, and mascots will also be present, offering a great opportunity for photos and community engagement.
“We are thrilled to support these outstanding collegiate football programs and the positive impact they have on our city,” said Floyd Williams, Jr., director of sports marketing and administration at Visit Jackson. “The JXN Football Media Day is a testament to the passion and dedication of our local teams and fans.”
This fall, Jackson’s three collegiate football teams will host 16 games throughout the regular season. Full schedules for each can be found below.
2024 Jackson State football schedule
