| Jacksonville State Gamecocks | |
|---|---|
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| University | Jacksonville State University |
| Conference | Conference USA |
| NCAA | Division I (FBS) |
| President | Dr. Don C. Killingsworth Jr. |
| Athletic director | Greg Seitz |
| Location | Jacksonville, Alabama |
| Varsity teams | 15 |
| Football stadium | Burgess–Snow Field |
| Basketball arena | Pete Mathews Coliseum |
| Baseball stadium | Rudy Abbott Field |
| Mascot | Cocky |
| Nickname | Gamecocks |
| Colors | Red and white[1] |
| Website | jaxstatesports |
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The Jacksonville State Gamecocks are the intercollegiate athletic teams of Jacksonville State University located in Jacksonville, Alabama, United States. In January 2023, the university began phasing in a new identity, Jax State, for marketing and promotion purposes, while the institution retains its official name, Jacksonville State University.[2][3] The Gamecocks athletic program is a member of Conference USA (CUSA), which it joined on July 1, 2023.
The Jax State mascot is Cocky the Gamecock, and the school colors are red and white.[4] Gamecock teams have won seven NCAA national championships in five sports, and, along with Wisconsin–Whitewater, is one of only two schools to win NCAA titles in baseball, basketball, and football.[5][6]
- ^ Jacksonville State University Style Guide & Identification Standards Manual (PDF). Retrieved July 9, 2023.
- ^ Itson, Patience (January 13, 2023). "Jacksonville State University Gets New Name + Logo". The Bama Buzz. Retrieved November 9, 2023.
- ^ Lockette, Buffy (January 11, 2023). "Board Approves Refreshed Logo Concept". Jacksonville State University. Retrieved November 9, 2023.
- ^ "WHY WE ARE THE GAMECOCKS". Jacksonville State University Athletics. Retrieved September 10, 2015.
- ^ "JAX STATE: NCAA CHAMPIONSHIP U". Jacksonville State University Athletics. Retrieved September 10, 2015.
- ^ "NCAA Combined Championship Summary (through July 1, 2015)" (PDF). Retrieved September 10, 2015.