The 1996 Southern Jaguars football team represented

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as a member of the

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(SWAC) during the

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. Led by fourth-year head coach

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, the Jaguars compiled an overall record of 7–5, with a conference record of 5–2, and finished tied for second in the SWAC.

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Southern Southern Jaguars football seasons

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