PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas- Prairie View A&M University has named Tremaine Jackson as the new head football coach for the Panthers, effective January 1, 2025. Jackson brings a wealth of experience and an unrivaled passion for the sport to the university.

Joining PVAMU fresh off being named AFCA Division II National Coach of the Year, Jackson served as head coach of the Valdosta State University Blazers' football team from 2022-24, amassing an overall record of 30-9 in his three seasons. He guided the Blazers to an undefeated regular season in 2024 enroute to the NCAA Division II National Championship game.

In his second year with Valdosta State, Jackson led them to the Gulf South Conference championship, becoming the first Black coach in conference history to win the title, with the team ranked in the top 15 nationally in passing offense, first downs, completion percentage, passing efficiency, net punting, and fumbles recovered.  Additionally, the team achieved the highest-grade point average in program history.

Before taking over Valdosta's program, Jackson was head coach for the Colorado Mesa Mavericks; defensive line coach at Texas State, and a defensive coordinator at Abilene Christian. He also spent time as assistant head coach at the University of Sioux Falls, helping lead the Cougars to a combined 32-5 record in four seasons.

Jackson began his coaching career at Texas A&M University-Kingsville, as the Javelinas' defensive line coach.  He served as defensive coordinator at Texas Southern University from 2008-2011 helping that team win the 2010 Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) title.  Jackson also had stops at Trinity Valley Community College, and Evangel University. 

Named by ESPN as one of 45 minority coaches under 45 to watch and to FootballScoop's 2022 Minority Watch List, Jackson was twice selected to participate in the NFL's Bill Walsh Minority Fellowship, spending a week in June of 2023 with the Pittsburgh Steelers and part of training camp in 2024 with the Jacksonville Jaguars. He also completed NFL internships with the Houston Texans and San Diego Chargers.

Jackson is vice president of the Minority Coaches Advancement Association, has served on several AFCA committees and was recipient of the 2022 Harry Butler Community Service Award for dedicated community service and outstanding volunteerism. He has been recognized throughout his coaching career for his ability to build winning teams, while cultivating a culture of excellence both on and off the field. 

A former student-athlete, Jackson played on the defensive line at Texas Southern for two years after transferring from the University of Louisiana-Monroe. He is a 2006 graduate of the University of Houston, where he obtained a bachelor's degree in interdisciplinary studies. 

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Women’s competition is offered in the sports of Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Golf, Indoor Track and Field, Outdoor Track and Field, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, and Volleyball.
 
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