If you want a Jackson State Tigers jersey that does not carry a player's name, the catalog offers three word-back options across the 2025 lines: a back that reads Jackson with the number 601, a back that reads Tigers with the number 25, and a back that reads Team with the number 1 or 25, depending on the line. If none of those numbers suits you, the custom name and number listings let you pick your own. This guide maps out where each word back appears and how to choose between them.
Why fans pick a word back
Plenty of fans like a jersey that says "this is my team" without tying it to one person. A word back works for anyone in the family, makes an easy gift when you do not know someone's favorite player, and reads clearly from across a tailgate. It also sidesteps the question of whose name to put on a group order.
The three word backs
Jackson, number 601
This place-number listing appears in several lines: a Jackson #601 listing in 2025 Vapor, in 2025 Vapor V2 Limited and in 2025 Vapor Limited. It is the most distinctive of the three because of the three-digit number.
Tigers, number 25
The team nickname with the number 25 shows up as a Tigers #25 listing in 2025 Gold Vapor, in 2025 Vapor V2 Limited and in 2025 Vapor Limited. If you want the word Tigers across your shoulders, this is the one.
Team, number 1 or 25
The Team back is the one place where the number changes by line. There is a Team #1 listing in 2025 Gold Vapor and in 2025 Vapor Limited, while the 2025 Vapor V2 Limited line has a Team #25 listing instead. Read the full title carefully if a specific number matters to you.
Matching a word back to a line
All three word backs are spread across the 2025 lines, so the line is really a separate decision from the back. A simple way to work through it:
- Decide which word you want: Jackson, Tigers or Team.
- Decide which number you want, since Team comes as 1 or 25.
- Look at the photos for the lines that carry that back, such as Gold Vapor, Vapor V2 or Vapor Limited, and choose the look you like.
- Pick a color from the options on that page. The category list includes Navy, Navy Alternate, Red, Red Alternate and White.
When a custom number makes more sense
A word back fixes the number for you. If you have a number in mind, perhaps a birthday, a graduation year or the number you wore in high school, a custom listing is the better route. The catalog includes custom versions such as "Custom Jackson State Tigers Name, Number 2025 Vapor", "Custom Jackson State Tigers 2025 Gold Vapor" and "Custom Jackson State Tigers 2025 Vapor V2 Limited".
According to the product page, you can leave your custom name and number in a message at checkout, or email after ordering. You could even recreate a word-back feel by entering a word like TIGERS with your own number.
Word back or player back?
The same lines also carry player-name listings, for example a Walter Payton #34 listing, a Jackie Slater #78 listing and a JaCobian Morgan #15 listing. The choice comes down to what you want the jersey to say. A player back points to a name. A word back points to the team. Neither is more correct; it is about how you plan to wear it.
Practical tips before ordering
- Read the entire product title, especially for Team, where the number differs by line.
- Compare photos across lines rather than relying on the title alone.
- For a group, a word back is an easy way to keep everyone matching.
- For a gift, a word back avoids guessing someone's favorite player.
Build and care
The product pages list a 100% recycled polyester body, stitched tackle twill letters and numbers, embroidered applique and graphics, flatlock stitching, a satin twill jock tag, a V-neck with short sleeves and a reinforced tagless collar. Care is machine wash and tumble dry low.
To see the Jackson, Tigers and Team backs next to each other, browse the Jackson State Tigers jersey lineup at Tee Fashion Star and compare the 2025 lines photo by photo.