Jackson State University’s first-year head coach Deion Sanders led his Tigers to a resounding 53-0 victory over the Edward Waters College Tigers on Sunday at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Jackson.

Jackson State’s season is being played this spring after the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) postponed its 2020 fall season due to COVID-19.

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Photos: Jackson State routs Edward Waters College in Deion Sanders’ coaching debut

by Vickie King, Mississippi Today
February 21, 2021

<h1>Photos: Jackson State routs Edward Waters College in Deion Sanders’ coaching debut</h1> <p class="byline">by Vickie King, Mississippi Today <br />February 21, 2021</p> <p>Jackson State University's first-year head coach Deion Sanders led his Tigers to a resounding 53-0 victory over the Edward Waters College Tigers on Sunday at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Jackson.</p> <p>Jackson State's season is being played this spring after the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) postponed its 2020 fall season due to COVID-19.</p> <div class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter" data-effect="slide"> <div class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper-container"> <ul class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper"> <li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"> <figure><img alt="" class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-994814" data-id="994814" src="https://mississippitoday.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/JSU-EWC1.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">Jackson State head football coach Deion Sanders leads his team onto the field for their first game of the season Sunday. JSU defeated opponent Edward Waters College 53-0 at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Jackson.</figcaption></figure> </li> <li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"> <figure><img alt="" class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-994804" data-id="994804" src="https://mississippitoday.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/JSU-EWC11.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Troy Aikman attended Jackson State’s first game of the season.</figcaption></figure> </li> <li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"> <figure><img alt="" class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-994818" data-id="994818" src="https://mississippitoday.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/JSU-EWC15.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Troy Aikmen attended Jackson State’s first game of the season. Aikmen watched his former teammate now Jackson State head football coach Deion Sanders lead his team to a 53-0 rout of Edward Waters College at Veterans Memorial Stadium Sunday.</figcaption></figure> </li> <li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"> <figure><img alt="" class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-994817" data-id="994817" src="https://mississippitoday.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/JSU-EWC14.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">Jackson State’s Kyland Richey is up-ended by Edward Water’s Tymetrius Patterson (33) and Jalen Thomas (15).</figcaption></figure> </li> <li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"> <figure><img alt="" class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-994816" data-id="994816" src="https://mississippitoday.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/JSU-EWC13.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">Jackson State football fans sport their team’s new look during the first game of the season against Edward Waters College at Veterans Memorial Stadium Sunday in Jackson. JSU won 53-0.</figcaption></figure> </li> <li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"> <figure><img alt="" class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-994815" data-id="994815" src="https://mississippitoday.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/JSU-EWC12.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">JSU head football coach Deion Sanders delivers a pep talk to his team shortly before the kick-off of their first game of the season. JSU defeated Edward Waters College 53-0 at Veterans Memorial Stadium Sunday.</figcaption></figure> </li> <li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"> <figure><img alt="" class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-994813" data-id="994813" src="https://mississippitoday.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/JSU-EWC2.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">Jackson State tightend Kyland Richey (85) runs to a first down before being tackled by Edward Waters defensive back Derrian Hall. JSU defeated EWC 53-0 in their first game of the season at Veterans Memorial Stadium Sunday.</figcaption></figure> </li> <li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"> <figure><img alt="" class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-994812" data-id="994812" src="https://mississippitoday.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/JSU-EWC3.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">JSU quarterback Jalon Jones hands the ball off to running back Kymani Clarke during Sunday’s game against Edward Waters College at Veterans Memorial Stadium. JSU won 53-0.</figcaption></figure> </li> <li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"> <figure><img alt="" class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-994811" data-id="994811" src="https://mississippitoday.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/JSU-EWC4.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">JSU quarterback Jalon Jones runs for a touchdown during Sunday’s game against Edward Waters College at Veterans Memorial Stadium. JSU won 53-0.</figcaption></figure> </li> <li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"> <figure><img alt="" class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-994810" data-id="994810" src="https://mississippitoday.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/JSU-EWC5.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">Jackson State tightend Kyland Richey (85) advances down field against Edward Waters linebacker Tymetrius Patterson during JSU’s opener Sunday. JSU defeated EWC 53-0 at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Jackson</figcaption></figure> </li> <li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"> <figure><img alt="" class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-994809" data-id="994809" src="https://mississippitoday.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/JSU-EWC6.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">Jackson State running back Greg Williams scampers to the sideline as Edward Waters defensive backs Kamren Thomas (16) and teammates Dartrelle Rolle (28) and Derrick Nicholson give chase. JSU defeated EWC 53-0 in their first game of the season at Veterans Memorial Stadium Sunday.</figcaption></figure> </li> <li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"> <figure><img alt="" class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-994808" data-id="994808" src="https://mississippitoday.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/JSU-EWC7.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">Edward Waters running back De’Shaun Hugee is stopped short of a first down by Jackson State’s defense. JSU won their first game of the season 53-0 Sunday at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Jackson.</figcaption></figure> </li> <li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"> <figure><img alt="" class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-994807" data-id="994807" src="https://mississippitoday.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/JSU-EWC8.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">JSU head football coach Deion Sanders and running back David Arrington IV.</figcaption></figure> </li> <li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"> <figure><img alt="" class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-994806" data-id="994806" src="https://mississippitoday.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/JSU-EWC9.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">JSU head football coach Deion Sanders talks strategy with quarterback Jalen Jones during the Tigers first game of the season. JSU defeated Edward Waters College 53-0 at Veterans Memorial Stadium Sunday.</figcaption></figure> </li> <li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"> <figure><img alt="" class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-994805" data-id="994805" src="https://mississippitoday.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/JSU-EWC10.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">Jackson State quarterback Jalen Jones surveys the defense during Sunday’s game against Edward Waters College at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Jackson. JSU won 53-0.</figcaption></figure> </li> </ul> <p><a class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white" role="button"></a><a class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white" role="button"></a><a aria-label="Pause Slideshow" class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause" role="button"></a></p> <div class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white"></div> </div> </div> <p>This <a target="_blank" href="https://mississippitoday.org/2021/02/21/photos-jackson-state-routs-edward-waters-college-in-deion-sanders-coaching-debut/">article</a> first appeared on <a target="_blank" href="https://mississippitoday.org">Mississippi Today</a> and is republished here under a Creative Commons license.<img src="https://i0.wp.com/mississippitoday.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/MT_square-thumb.jpg?fit=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1" style="width:1em;height:1em;margin-left:10px;"><img id="republication-tracker-tool-source" src="https://mississippitoday.org/?republication-pixel=true&post=994821" style="width:1px;height:1px;"></p> Copy to Clipboard

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