As Kirk Franklin might say, Valley wasn’t ready for Thee Revolution.
The Jackson State University Tigers celebrated their first homecoming victory since 2015 with a win over Mississippi Valley State on October 13.
Mississippi Today photojournalist Eric J. Shelton was on hand Saturday at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium to capture moments from Jackson State’s homecoming whose theme this year was “Thee Revolution.”
The Jackson State Tigers show excitement before playing against Mississippi Valley State University during their homecoming game Saturday, October 13, 2018.
Mister JSU, Darrian B. Jackson, and Miss JSU, Gabrielle A. Baker, wave to the crowd during Jackson State’s homecoming parade near JSU’s campus Saturday, October 13, 2018.
Cornelle Ransom holds holds his 3-year-old son, Cornelle Ransom Jr., on his shoulders as they watch Jackson State’s homecoming parade near JSU’s campus Saturday, October 13, 2018.
A parade participant wears a blue wig celebrating Jackson State University’s homecoming theme “Thee Revolution” during JSU’s homecoming parade near JSU’s campus Saturday, October 13, 2018.
Members of New Hope Christian School participate in Jackson State’s homecoming parade near JSU’s campus Saturday, October 13, 2018.
Parade goers celebrate as they watch Jackson State’s homecoming parade near JSU’s campus Saturday, October 13, 2018.
Jackson State’s J-Settes perform during JSU’s homecoming parade Saturday, October 13, 2018.
Fans watch Jackson State’s homecoming parade near JSU’s campus Saturday, October 13, 2018.
Parade goers watch Jackson State’s homecoming parade as it travels near JSU’s campus Saturday, October 13, 2018.
Jackson State dancers walk into Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium before JSU’s homecoming game against Mississippi Valley State University Saturday, October 13, 2018.
A member of the Sonic Boom of the South walks into Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium before JSU’s homecoming game against Mississippi Valley State University Saturday, October 13, 2018.
Players celebrate a touchdown during their homecoming game against Mississippi Valley State University Saturday, October 13, 2018.
Jackson State’s Jordan Johnson runs towards the end zone while getting around a Mississippi Valley State University defender during JSU’s homecoming game Saturday, October 13, 2018.
Jackson State’s Jordan Johnson tries to get past Mississippi Valley State’s defense during JSU’s homecoming game Saturday, October 13, 2018.
Jackson State’s quarterback Jarrad Hayes looks for a pass during their homecoming game against Mississippi Valley State University Saturday, October 13, 2018.
Jackson State players celebrate a touchdown during their homecoming game against Mississippi Valley State University Saturday, October 13, 2018.
Jackson State’s Jordan Johnson tries to get past Mississippi Valley State University’s Morgan Ford during JSU’s homecoming game Saturday, October 13, 2018.
Fans watch as Jackson State plays against Mississippi Valley State University during JSU’s homecoming game Saturday, October 13, 2018.
Jackson State’s Keene Young breaks Mississippi Valley State University’s Darion Staten’s tackle during JSU’s homecoming game Saturday, October 13, 2018.
Jackson State’s Keene Young attempts to get past Mississippi Valley State University defense during JSU’s homecoming game Saturday, October 13, 2018.
Jackson State’s quarterback Jarrad Hayes looks for a pass during their homecoming game against Mississippi Valley State University Saturday, October 13, 2018.
Fans watch as Jackson State plays against Mississippi Valley State University during JSU’s homecoming game Saturday, October 13, 2018.
Members of the Sonic Boom of the South prepare to perform at half-time at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium during JSU’s homecoming game against Mississippi Valley State University Saturday, October 13, 2018.
Mister JSU Darrian B. Jackson and Miss JSU Gabrielle A. Baker prepare for halftime during JSU’s homecoming game against Mississippi Valley State University Saturday, October 13, 2018.
Mister JSU, Darrian B. Jackson, waits on the sideline before halftime during JSU’s homecoming game against Mississippi Valley State University Saturday, October 13, 2018.
Miss JSU, Gabrielle A. Baker, Mister JSU, Darrian B. Jackson, smile as they are introduced in the halftime show during JSU’s homecoming game against Mississippi Valley State University Saturday, October 13, 2018.
Jackson State’s homecoming court is introduced in the halftime show during JSU’s homecoming game against Mississippi Valley State University Saturday, October 13, 2018.
Sonic Boom alumni perform at halftime during JSU’s homecoming game against Mississippi Valley State University Saturday, October 13, 2018.
Members of the Sonic Boom of the South and J-Settes perform at halftime during JSU’s homecoming game against Mississippi Valley State University Saturday, October 13, 2018.
JSU players celebrate their victory over Mississippi Valley State during their homecoming game Saturday, October 13, 2018.
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