Deion Sanders Wins Jackson State Debut in 53-0 Blowout vs. Edward Waters

Deion Sanders had a coaching debut to remember as Jackson State hammered NAIA program Edward Waters College 53-0 on Sunday. 

Sanders was on the receiving end of a Gatorade shower after the game:

This was Jackson State's first game of the season after the FCS adopted a spring football schedule amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Hall of Famer Troy Aikman was on hand to support his former teammate:

Edward Waters represented an easy test for Jackson State out of the gate. Not only are the Tigers further down the college football pyramid, but they also finished 1-10 last season.

Wide receiver Warren Newman caught a shovel pass from quarterback Jalon Jones from six yards out and ran it in for Jackson State's first score of the game in the opening quarter.

A 21-point second quarter by Sanders' squad broke things wide-open.

Jackson State raised eyebrows when it hired Sanders in September. The 53-year-old is one of the greatest cornerbacks of all time and a name known to most football fans, but his coaching experience was limited. He had briefly been the offensive coordinator at Trinity Christian School in Cedar Hill, Texas.

Sanders at least made a strong first impression Sunday.

The day wasn't without some hardship, though, as he told reporters somebody broke into the coaches' office and stole his belongings.

Jackson State returns to action Saturday at home against Mississippi Valley State. The Delta Devils went 2-9 in 2019 and lost in overtime 31-28 in their last meeting with Jackson State.