Author: Khari Thompson, Mississippi Clarion Ledger

James Meredith, the civil rights icon, visited with Deion Sanders after his arrival in Jackson and told him how important coaching Jackson State is.

Deion Sanders said his Jackson State team is “not ready” to face Alabama when asked about a potential matchup with Nick Saban’s Crimson Tide.

Deion Sanders will donate half of his salary to make sure Jackson State’s renovations to its football facility will be completed on time.

“You call it realignment. You can really call it chasing the bag. That’s all they’re doing, they’re chasing the bag,” Deion Sanders said.

Deion Sanders and Nick Saban will have another Aflac commercial together, according to a video posted on Sanders’ Instagram page.

Former Jackson State standout and Carolina Panthers first-round pick Rashard Anderson has died at 45, the school announced.

Deion Sanders and Nick Saban apparently have “no beef” with each other despite NIL accusations levied earlier this year.

Nick Saban’s NIL comments exposed a viewpoint that HBCUs can’t attract top talent without paying players, Jackson State’s Deion Sanders said.

Deion Sanders has a warning for Nick Saban after the Alabama football coach accused him of paying a player $1 million to attend Jackson State.

Jackson State football coach Deion Sanders said the NCAA has a problem with how players are acting now that they have money thanks to NIL rules.