BOWIE, MD - The Department of Athletics at Bowie State University has made the decision to not renew Kyle Jackson's contract as head coach of the football program. Bowie State will begin a nationwide search for the next head football coach immediately. 

"On behalf of Bulldog Athletics, I want to extend our sincere gratitude to Coach Jackson for the meaningful impact he has made on our football program, both as a player and as a dedicated coach over the last 11 years," said Clyde Doughty, Jr., vice president for intercollegiate athletics & recreation. "We are grateful for his commitment to our student athletes and the lasting contributions he leaves behind, and we wish him well in his future endeavors. As we look ahead, we believe new leadership will best position the program for its next chapter of sustained excellence. We remain fully committed to investing in our football program and ensuring that our student athletes and the next head coach have the resources and support needed to seize this opportunity." 

Jackson compiled a 19-21 record, including a 10-16 mark in the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Conference. He was named the 10th head coach for the Bowie State University football program in January 2023 after serving in an interim capacity during the 2022 season. He was previously the recruiting coordinator and linebackers coach at Bowie State for five seasons. Prior to his return to BSU, Jackson spent the 2015 season at Division II Emporia State University as a defensive graduate assistant.

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