The 2018 Southern Jaguars football team represented Southern University in the 2018 NCAA Division I FCS football season. The Jaguars were led by sixth-year head coach Dawson Odums and played their home games at Ace W. Mumford Stadium in Baton Rouge, Louisiana as members of the West Division of the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC).
Preseason
SWAC football media day
During the SWAC football media day held in Birmingham, Alabama on July 13, 2018, the Jaguars were predicted to finish second in the West Division.
Media poll
Presason All-SWAC Team
The Jaguars had two players at four positions selected to Preseason All-SWAC Teams.
Offense
1st team
Jerimiah Abby – Jr. OL
Defense
1st team
Andrea Augustine – Sr. DB
Roster
Schedule
Game summaries
At TCU
At Louisiana Tech
Langston
This game was called late in the 3rd quarter due to lightning with Southern declared the winner.
vs Alabama A&M
Alcorn State
At Prairie View A&M
Vs. Texas Southern
Jackson State
Arkansas–Pine Bluff
vs Grambling State
At Alcorn State (SWAC Championship game)