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1998 Southern Jaguars football team
| 1998 Southern Jaguars football |
|---|
| Southwestern Athletic Conference |
| No. 14 |
| 9–3 (8–0 SWAC) |
| Pete Richardson (6th season) |
| A. W. Mumford Stadium |
The 1998 Southern Jaguars football team represented Southern University as a member of the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) during the 1998 NCAA Division I-AA football season. Led by sixth-year head coach Pete Richardson, the Jaguars compiled an overall record of 9–3, with a conference record of 8–0, and finished as SWAC champion. At the conclusion of the season, the Jaguars were also recognized as black college national champion.
| Date | Opponent | Rank | Site | Result | Attendance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 5 | at No. 16 Northwestern State* | No. 12 | Harry Turpin StadiumNatchitoches, LA | L 7–28 | 16,706 | |
| September 12 | at Arkansas–Pine Bluff | No. 21 | War Memorial StadiumLittle Rock, AR | W 17–14 | 18,854 | |
| September 19 | vs. Prairie View A&M | No. 18 | Cardinal StadiumBeaumont, TX | W 37–7 | ||
| September 26 | Alabama State | No. 15 | A. W. Mumford StadiumBaton Rouge, LA | W 34–27 | 21,808 | |
| October 3 | Mississippi Valley State | No. 15 | A. W. Mumford StadiumBaton Rouge, LA | W 42–13 | ||
| October 10 | at Alabama A&M* | No. 15 | Louis Crews StadiumNormal, AL | L 27–33 | ||
| October 17 | Jackson State | No. 23 | A. W. Mumford StadiumBaton Rouge, LA (rivalry) | W 33–28 | ||
| October 24 | at Alcorn State | No. 15 | Jack Spinks StadiumLorman, MS | W 29–28 | 23,000 | |
| November 7 | No. 6 Florida A&M* | No. 13 | A. W. Mumford StadiumBaton Rouge, LA | L 48–50 | ||
| November 14 | Texas Southern | No. 17 | A. W. Mumford StadiumBaton Rouge, LA | W 20–14 | ||
| November 28 | vs. Grambling State | No. 15 | Louisiana SuperdomeNew Orleans, LA (Bayou Classic) | W 26–14 | 60,986 | |
| December 26 | vs. No. 18 Bethune–Cookman* | No. 14 | Georgia DomeAtlanta, GA (Heritage Bowl) | W 28–2 | 32,955 | |
| *Non-conference gameRankings from The Sports Network Poll released prior to the game |
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