The 2024 Valdosta State Blazers football team represented Valdosta State University as a member of the Gulf South Conference (GSC) during the 2024 NCAA Division II football season and played their home games at BazemoreâÂÂHyder Stadium in Valdosta, Georgia. In their third year under head coach Tremaine Jackson, the team compiled a 13âÂÂ1 record (6âÂÂ0 in conference games) and won the GSC championship. The Blazers set a school record with 73 points against . They advanced to the NCAA Division II playoffs, defeating in the second round, in the quarterfinals, and in the semifinals before losing to Ferris State in the Division II national championship game.
Key players include quarterback Sammy Edwards, running backs Blake Hester and Alfonso Franklin, receiver Rodney Bullard, and safety Larry Elder.
On December 21, head coach Tremaine Jackson was hired as the head coach at Prairie View A&M. Assistant head coach and co-defensive coordinator Trent Earley was named the Blazers' interim head coach.
The Gulf South Conference released its preseason prediction poll on July 23, 2024. The Blazers were predicted to finish first in the conference, receiving 5 of the 8 first place votes.