Racially Charged Post Targeting Jackson State Fans Draws Backlash Ahead of Mississippi Game

A college football rivalry took an ugly turn after a Facebook post that targeted Jackson State University fans surfaced on a Southern Miss fan page, drawing widespread condemnation.

The post, shared in a group called Eaglepost, presented a list of so-called "rules" for Jackson State fans attending the weekend game in Mississippi. Instead of lighthearted ribbing, the list deployed long-standing racial stereotypes, including references to fried chicken, rap music and Dodge Chargers. One line told Jackson State supporters to "keep your windows up and your rap down," language that many called blatantly disrespectful and racially charged. The post also mocked fans for allegedly not knowing how to find assigned seats, littering with "swisher sweet wrappers," and being poor tippers.

Jackson State University is one of the nation's historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and has a large and vocal fan base. The Facebook post prompted immediate backlash from HBCU supporters and others on social media, who described the messaging as racist and unacceptable ahead of a matchup that has significance for both schools' communities.

The episode adds to concerns about fan conduct and the tone of rivalry interactions that can accompany college athletics. Organizers and university officials often emphasize sportsmanship and safety at campus and neutral-site events, and incidents involving racial stereotyping tend to draw rapid attention online and in local media.

The post was reported Sept. 5, 2025, and circulated rapidly across platforms frequented by fans from both schools. As of publication, the Eaglepost group and its administrators had not issued a public explanation in the reports detailing the post, and neither university commented in the initial coverage.

The situation remains fluid as supporters and critics continue to react on social media. The incident underscores ongoing tensions in some college rivalries when taunting crosses into racially charged territory, prompting calls from observers for respectful conduct and accountability from fan communities.