1996 Jackson State Tigers football team

The 1996 Jackson State Tigers football team represented Jackson State University as a member of the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) during the 1996 NCAA Division I-AA football season. Led by 5th-year head coach James Carson, the Tigers compiled an overall record of 10–2 and a mark of 6–1 in conference play, and finished as SWAC co-champion. Jackson State finished their season with a loss against William & Mary in the Division I-AA playoffs. At the conclusion of the season, the Tigers were also recognized as black college national champion.

1996 Jackson State Tigers football
NCAA Division I-AA First Round, L 6–45 vs. William & Mary
ConferenceSouthwestern Athletic Conference
Ranking
Sports NetworkNo. T–8
Record10–2 (6–1 SWAC)
Head coach
Home stadiumMississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium
1996 Southwestern Athletic Conference football standings
ConfOverall
Team W L  W L 
No. T–8 Jackson State $^  6 1   10 2  
Southern  5 2   7 5  
Mississippi Valley State  5 2   7 4  
Texas Southern  5 2   7 4  
Alcorn State  3 4   4 7  
Grambling State  2 5   3 8  
Alabama State  2 5   3 8  
Prairie View A&M  0 7   0 11  
  • $ Conference champion
  • ^ NCAA Division I-AA playoff participant
Rankings from The Sports Network Poll
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