JACKSONVILLE – Jacksonville State's 2024 football season will begin a little sooner, with the season opener vs. Coastal Carolina kicking off two days earlier than expected.
 
At the request of Conference USA, the Gamecocks home opener, originally scheduled for Saturday, August 31, has been moved to Thursday, August 29. Additional information will be provided at a later date.
 
The game will be the first of six home games for Jax State this fall, its first as a full-fledged member of CUSA and Football's Bowl Subdivision. It is a return trip from the Gamecocks' game at the Chanticleers last season.
 
Jax State will play half of its schedule at a newly renovated Burgess-Snow Field and six road games in 2024, including an eight-game CUSA schedule. It will be a fully 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, were just the sixth team in FBS history to win nine games in its transition season.
 
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 Debbie 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.