By: Grambling State Athletics
GRAMBLING, La. | Grambling State returns to Eddie G. Robinson Memorial Stadium on Saturday for a Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) matchup against No. 22 Jackson State, with kickoff set for 4 p.m. on SWAC TV.
Saturday's game marks the 74th meeting all-time between GSU and JSU. Grambling State leads the all-time series against Jackson State, 49-23-1
Grambling State has won the previous two meetings, including a 26-24 victory over Jackson State on Oct. 25, 2025, in Las Vegas and a 41-20 victory in Grambling on Sept. 21, 2024.
The Tigers enter the contest with a 3-2 overall record and a 1-1 mark in SWAC play after earning a high-scoring 63-59 victory over Alcorn State during Homecoming. Grambling State will look to carry that offensive momentum into another important conference matchup while defending its home field against a Jackson State team that has opened the season 5-0 and 2-0 in league play.
The matchup features two of the SWAC's most productive offenses. Jackson State is averaging 39.8 points and 471.6 yards per game, while Grambling State is averaging 36.2 points and 441.0 yards per game.
Jackson State arrives in Grambling following consecutive SWAC victories over Southern and Alabama A&M. The Tigers have established themselves as one of the conference's top teams early in the season and will present a significant challenge for Grambling State on both sides of the ball.
Grambling State's 63-point performance against Alcorn State highlighted the Tigers' offensive potential as they continue their push through conference play. The Homecoming victory gave Grambling State an opportunity to reset after a challenging stretch that included a loss to Prairie View A&M in the State Fair Classic.
Quarterback Jared Lockhart has been a key contributor to Jackson State's offensive attack. He ranks among the national leaders in passing efficiency and yards per attempt, while also placing among the top players in passing yards per completion and points responsible per game.
LAST TIME OUT
- Grambling State is coming off one of its most dramatic victories of the season, rallying from a 17-point fourth-quarter deficit to defeat Alcorn State, 63-59.
- The Tigers trailed 59-42 with 10:18 remaining before scoring 21 unanswered points to complete the comeback. Ashton Frye helped spark the rally, while the defense came through with a critical fourth-quarter takeaway when Jon Horton forced an Alcorn State fumble that was recovered by Marcellius Johnson.
- Frye later connected with Tyson George on an 11-yard touchdown pass with 19 seconds remaining to give Grambling State the lead for good. George finished with six receptions for 96 yards and three touchdowns, while Frye accounted for four touchdowns.
- Grambling State produced 599 yards of total offense against Alcorn State, including 370 passing yards and 229 rushing yards. The Tigers converted 6 of 11 third-down opportunities and held the ball for 32:35.
- Frye completed 11 of 17 passes for 203 yards and two touchdowns while rushing for 61 yards and two scores. Jacobe Robinson added 167 passing yards and two touchdowns.
GRAMBLING STATE OFFENSIVE TRENDS
- Grambling State is averaging 441.0 yards of total offense per game through five contests, including 260.0 passing yards and 181.0 rushing yards per game.
- The Tigers have scored 181 points this season, an average of 36.2 points per game.
- Grambling State has been efficient on third down, converting 47.6 percent of its opportunities.
- Jordan Bride leads the Tigers with 23 receptions for 352 yards, while Tyson George also has 23 catches for 319 yards and a team-high five receiving touchdowns.
- George has emerged as one of the Tigers' top playmakers after recording three touchdowns against Alcorn State.
- On the ground, Jamarion Parker leads Grambling State with 187 rushing yards, while D'Shaun Ford has rushed for 133 yards and four touchdowns. Tony Phillips Jr. has added 126 yards and two touchdowns.
TIGERS DEFENSIVE TRENDS
- Grambling State has allowed 433.8 yards of total offense per game through five contests, including 270.2 passing yards and 163.6 rushing yards per game.
- Marcellius Johnson leads the Tigers with 29 total tackles and has recorded two forced fumbles.
- Lonell Cunningham is second on the team with 28 total tackles.
- Jon Horton has 21 total tackles and leads the Tigers with 7.5 tackles for loss and four sacks.
- Grambling State has recorded 11 sacks as a team through five games.
TEAMWORK MAKES THE DREAM WORK
- GSU has played multiple quarterbacks this season.
- In the Tigers win over Alcorn State, Jacobe Robinson and Ashton Frye combined 24-of-34 for 370 yards and four TDs
- RJ Johnson, who's been out of action since GSU's game at TCU, still leads the unit with 581 passing yards and two touchdowns.
PUTTING UP POINTS
- GSU is averaging 36.2 points per game. It's the most the G-Men have averaged since 2016 when the Grambling State put up 39.8 ppg.
- GSU's 63-point outing versus Alcorn State was the first time GSU scored at least 60 points in a game since defeating Oklahoma Panhandle State 62-7 on Oct. 6, 2018.
THE G-MEN ARE BACK AT HOME
- Grambling State is playing its fourth home game of the season.
- GSU holds 113-40-1 record all-time at Eddie G. Robinson Stadium since its opening in 1983.
JACKSON STATE AT A GLANCE
- Jackson State enters Saturday's game as the only remaining undeafted HBCU FCS team in the country
- JSU reached the SWAC Championship Game for the secon consecutive year last season, falling to Prairie View A&M.
- Jackson State is led by one of the top quarterbacks in the SWAC in Jared Lockhart. Lockahart has thrown for 1,320 with 13 touchdowns and no interceptions. He's completed 62.6 percent of his passes (82-of-131)
- JSU also leads the conference in total defense (291.6 ypg) and rushing defense (86.2 ypg)
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