JACKSON, Mississippi -- Jackson State’s 2014 football schedule hasn’t officially been released. But there are a few things we are certain about that bring anticipation to the upcoming season.1) Jackson State will host Florida A&M: JSU and FAMU are set for Aug. 30 at Memorial Stadium. It’s uncertain if this will be JSU’s season and/or home opener, but the Rattlers will be in town. The game brings back some history of the Orange Blossom Classic, an unofficial championship game for all-black colleges. (Here’s a neat New York Times article about the Orange Blossom Classic). JSU faced FAMU twice in the classic, losing in 1961 but avenging that loss the following season. The two met again in the ...
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