The 2018 Southern Jaguars football team represented

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in the

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. The Jaguars were led by sixth-year head coach

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and played their home games at Ace W. Mumford Stadium in

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as members of the West Division of the

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(SWAC).

Preseason

SWAC football media day

During the SWAC football media day held in

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on July 13, 2018, the Jaguars were predicted to finish second in the West Division.

Media poll

Presason All-SWAC Team

The Jaguars had two players at four positions selected to Preseason All-SWAC Teams.

Offense

''1st team'' Jerimiah Abby – Jr. OL

Defense

''1st team'' Andrea Augustine – Sr. DB

Roster

Schedule

Game summaries

At TCU

At Louisiana Tech

Langston

* This game was called late in the 3rd quarter due to lightning with Southern declared the winner.

vs Alabama A&M

Alcorn State

At Prairie View A&M

Vs. Texas Southern

Jackson State

Arkansas–Pine Bluff

vs Grambling State

At Alcorn State (SWAC Championship game)

References

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Southern Jaguars football seasons

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