ieJACKSONVILLE – Fresh off one of the best debut seasons in FBS history, the Jacksonville State Football Team has learned its full 2024 schedule after Conference USA released the league slate on Thursday.
 
Jax State will play six games at a newly renovated Burgess-Snow Field and six road games in 2024, including an eight-game CUSA schedule. It will be a full-fledged member of FBS and CUSA this season, making the Gamecocks eligible for the CUSA Championship Game after finishing a two-year transition period.
 
The Gamecocks, who went 9-4 became the first program in FBS history to win a bowl game in its first season by claiming the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl title, was just the sixth team in FBS history to win nine games in its transition season.
 
Jax State's transition to football's highest level will be more visible in 2024, when the Gamecocks open the new Loring and Debby White Football Complex, as well as new seating ion the north side of the stadium.
 
Home games will include non-conference games against Coastal Carolina and Southern Miss, as well as CUSA matchups with New Mexico State, Middle Tennessee, FIU and Sam Houston.
 
"We are excited about this schedule and to be able to showcase the new state-of-the-art Loring and Debbie White Football Complex and the progress that has been made to our stadium," Athletics Director Greg Seitz said. "Coming off of an historic season and a bowl win in our first year in FBS, we feel like game day at Jax State will be one of the best in our region. With added suites and premium seating to go along with what drew the top attendance in CUSA last season, we can't wait to showcase that in 2024."
 
Coastal Carolina will open the schedule on August 31, a return trip from Jax State's game at the Chanticleers last season. The next week will see the Gamecocks start a two-game road swing with their first trip to ACC power Louisville, followed by a return to Eastern Michigan after the Eagles played in Jacksonville a season ago.
 
The non-conference portion of the schedule will conclude on Sept. 21, when Jax State hosts Southern Miss in the first of a two-game agreement. That game will mark Homecoming for the Gamecocks and the final Saturday game before November. They will have a bye week on Sept. 28 before opening the CUSA schedule.
 
For the second-straight season, CUSA will play its October games during the week to be able to showcase the league in front of a national television audience on the ESPN Family of Networks and CBS Sports Network. That stretch will start on Friday, Oct. 4 at rival Kennesaw State, who will be playing its first season in CUSA and its final season of transition from FCS to FBS.
 
A quick turnaround will follow for the Gamecocks, who will host New Mexico State on Wednesday, Oct. 9 before another bye week. Middle Tennessee will visit Jax State for the first time since 1998 on Wednesday, Oct. 23, before back-to-back road games at Liberty on Wednesday, Oct. 30, and Saturday, Nov. 9.
 
Jax State will return home for another two-game swing, hosting FIU on Nov. 16 and Sam Houston on Nov. 23 before wrapping up the regular season on Nov. 30 at Western Kentucky. The 20th annual Conference USA Championship Game will take place on Friday, Dec. 6, and will be broadcast on CBS Sports Network (kickoff time will be announced at a later date).
 
It is important to note that all games are subject to date changes and some dates may move in the future in order to accommodate national television selections. A schedule of televised games and game times will be released at a later date.
 
Fans can secure season tickets for the 2024 season now at JaxStateSports.com/Tickets or by calling the Ticket Office at (256) 782-8499. General admission season tickets are just $75, while season tickets in the Stadium Club are priced at $650 and include a chairback seat, as well as a pregame meal and unlimited snacks and soft drinks during the game.
 
With the upgrades to Burgess-Snow Field, there will be more premium seating available. Multiple suites overlooking the west end zone and other premium options will be available in the Loring and Debby White Football Complex, as will new outdoor concourse suites on the North side of the stadium. For more information on premium seating call the Jax State Ticket Office at (256) 782-8499 or email dcallan@jsu.edu.