
Jacksonville State nearly pulled off the unthinkable on Saturday, taking SEC powerhouse Auburn to overtime at Jordan-Hare Stadium in a 27-20 loss.
So, who exactly is Jacksonville State? Here are some fun facts about the school and its football program.
Students: 8,659
Motto: The friendliest campus in the South
Location: Jacksonville, Alabama.
Stadium: JSU Stadium (24,000 seat-capacity)
Conference: Ohio Valley Conference (FCS)
Coach: John Grass
All-time record: 531-391-40
National championships: 1 (1992 in D-II)
Last playoff appearance: 2014 (lost in second round to Sam Houston State)
Notable former player: Eric Davis, former NFL cornerback