MOBILE, Ala. – As the University of South Alabama football program heads into its opening game of the season Saturday at Mississippi State, head coach Joey Jones sat down with the "Inside JagNation" podcast as this week's guest.

Heading into his eighth season guiding the Jaguars, Jones has posted a 42-35 overall mark while earning Sun Belt Conference Coach-of-the-Year honors following the 2013 campaign.  He led South to its first-ever postseason bowl appearance the following year, while in the last three seasons 30 Jags have received all-league recognition.

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Topics Jones discusses this week include comparing the excitement of starting a season from a student-athlete's and coach's perspective, the most significant changes in college football from his playing days compared to today, and how he got into the coaching profession.  Jones also talks about the progress the Jaguars have made during preseason camp, the key to the team having success this fall and his long-term goals for the program.

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