Racially Charged Post on Southern Miss Fan Page Targets Jackson State Supporters, Drawing Backlash

A college football rivalry turned divisive this week after a post aimed at Jackson State University fans appeared on a Southern Miss fan Facebook group, prompting immediate online condemnation for its use of racial stereotypes.

The post, shared in a group called Eaglepost, presented a list of so‑called "rules" for Jackson State supporters attending the upcoming game in Mississippi. Rather than light‑hearted fan banter, several items invoked long‑standing racist clichés, including references to fried chicken, rap music and Dodge Chargers. One line singled out attendees with the instruction to "keep your windows up and your rap down." Other entries mocked Jackson State fans for allegedly not knowing how to find assigned seats, littering with "swisher sweet wrappers," and being poor tippers.

Jackson State University, a historically Black university, and its supporters quickly pushed back against the post. The message drew criticism from HBCU advocates and others who described it as disrespectful and racially charged. Social media users shared screenshots of the post and called for accountability from the group and any associated parties.

The Eaglepost group is a Facebook community associated with Southern Miss fans. The list circulated online in the days leading up to the scheduled weekend matchup between the two teams. Reports on the post surfaced publicly on Sept. 5, 2025, and were widely shared across platforms, amplifying scrutiny of fan conduct and the role of social media in intensifying rivalries.

The incident highlights tensions that can arise around in‑state matchups and the ways race can intersect with sports fandom. Jackson State has a long history as one of the nation's prominent historically Black institutions, and its programs attract passionate support from alumni and HBCU communities nationwide. Critics of the post said the use of racial stereotypes in fan messaging perpetuates harmful tropes and undermines efforts to keep sporting events safe and inclusive.

At the time of publication, there was no widely reported statement from the administrators of the Eaglepost group or from university officials addressing the specific post. The episode follows a broader pattern of athletic rivalries spilling onto social platforms, where anonymous or semi‑private groups can distribute offensive material quickly and reach large audiences.

Athletic departments, campus leaders and fan organizations have in recent years emphasized codes of conduct meant to prevent harassment and hate speech at games. Advocates responding to this week's post said they expect those standards to be applied and for institutions and fan communities to take steps to prevent similar incidents. The backlash underscores continued sensitivities around race in college sports and the scrutiny that social media posts can bring to rivalries that otherwise center on competition and school spirit.