Completed Event: Football versus #17 Kansas State on August 23, 2025 , Win , 24, to, 21

Xavier Jackson is in his first season at Iowa State as a graduate assistant coach working with the Cyclone offense.
Jackson, a St. Louis, Missouri native, spent the previous two seasons at the University of Sioux Falls where he helped the Cougars improve from 3-8 in 2023 to 8-3 in 2024.
During his time in Sioux Falls, Jackson served as assistant running backs coach, while also handling recruiting and equipment duties.
Jackson finished his collegiate playing career at Central Missouri in 2021-22. Prior to UCM, he played at Nebraska Kearney and DuPage (Ill.).
He earned his bachelor’s degree in sports management from Nebraska Kearney in 2021.
Coaching Experience
2025-present – Iowa State – Graduate Assistant (Offense)
2023 – Sioux Falls – Assistant Running Backs Coach