| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 28, 1943 Duncan, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| 1962–1965 | Alabama |
| Position(s) | Fullback, linebacker |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1966 | Alabama (GA) |
| 1967 | Arkansas (GA) |
| 1968–1969 | Iowa State (DB) |
| 1970–1972 | Iowa State (AHC/DC) |
| 1973–1975 | Pittsburgh (AHC/DC) |
| 1976 | Washington State |
| 1977–1981 | Pittsburgh |
| 1982–1988 | Texas A&M |
| 1991–2003 | Mississippi State |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 180–120–4 |
| Bowls | 8–6 |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Championships | |
| As coach:
2× National (1980, 1981) | |
| Awards | |
| Walter Camp Coach of the Year Award (1981) 3× SWC Coach of the Year (1985–1987) | |
Jackie Wayne Sherrill (born November 28, 1943) is an American former college football player and coach. He was the head football coach at Washington State University (1976), the University of Pittsburgh (1977–1981), Texas A&M University (1982–1988), and Mississippi State University (1991–2003), compiling a career head coaching record of 180–120–4. Sherrill is a studio analyst for Fox Sports Net's college football coverage.