Prairie View A&M University has officially appointed Tremaine Jackson as the head football coach for the Panthers, effective Jan. 1, 2025. With an impressive track record and recent accolades—including being named the AFCA Division II National Coach of the Year—Jackson brings a wealth of experience and passion for the game to PVAMU.

“I am grateful for the opportunity to serve as the next head coach at Prairie View,” Jackson stated. “In our program, we strive to build champions, both on and off the field, and that’s something I truly believe can be accomplished…. I’m excited to come home and have our team be an active part of the community.”

Before he arrived at Prairie View, Jackson led Valdosta State University’s football program from 2022 to 2024. AT VSU, he compiled an overall record of 30-9. Under his guidance, the Blazers also achieved an undefeated regular season in 2024 and made a run for the NCAA Division II National Championship. Additionally, in 2023, Jackson became the first Black head coach in Gulf South Conference history to win a championship, demonstrating his coaching prowess and ability to break barriers.

“Coach Tremaine Jackson is a natural fit for Prairie View and for what we want to see our program become.,” said PVAMU Athletic Director Anton Goff. “We expect excellence, and we’re very confident that Coach Jackson will deliver.”

Jackson’s Coaching Background

Jackson’s coaching resume includes stints as head coach at Colorado Mesa University and Texas Southern University, where he helped lead the Bobcats to a 2010 SWAC title. His early coaching career began at Texas A&M University-Kingsville. He also coached at the University of Sioux Falls, Texas Southern University, Trinity Valley Community College, and Evangel University.

A former student-athlete, Jackson played defensive lineman at Texas Southern after transferring from the University of Louisiana-Monroe. He graduated from the University of Houston with a bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies in 2006.