| Mode: | football |
| Year: | 2018 |
| Team: | Jacksonville Dolphins |
| Conference: | Pioneer Football League |
| Short Conf: | PFL |
| Record: | 2–8 |
| Conf Record: | 1–7 |
| Head Coach: | Ian Shields |
| Hc Year: | 3rd |
| Off Coach: | Ian Shields |
| Oc Year: | 3rd |
| Def Coach: | Alan Darlin |
| Dc Year: | 2nd |
The 2018 Jacksonville Dolphins football team represented Jacksonville University in the 2018 NCAA Division I FCS football season. They were led by third-year head coach Ian Shields and played their home games at D. B. Milne Field. They were members of the Pioneer Football League (PFL). they finished the season 2–8, 1–7 in PFL play to finish in last place.
The Dolphins finished the 2017 season 7–4, 5–3 in PFL play to finish in a three-way tie for third place.
The PFL released their preseason all-PFL team on July 30, 2018, with the Dolphins having two players selected.[1]
Defense
Caysaun Wakeley – LB
Trevor Tufano – LB
The PFL released their preseason coaches poll on July 31, 2018, with the Dolphins predicted to finish in sixth place.[2]
| 1 | San Diego | 81 (9) | |
| 2 | Dayton | 72 (1) | |
| 3 | Drake | 58 | |
| T–4 | Butler | 48 | |
| T–4 | Valparaiso | 48 | |
| 6 | Jacksonville | 47 | |
| 7 | Marist | 44 | |
| 8 | Morehead State | 22 | |
| 9 | Stetson | 19 | |
| 10 | Davidson | 11 |
See also: 2018 Mercer Bears football team.
See also: 2018 Drake Bulldogs football team.
See also: 2018 Davidson Wildcats football team.
See also: 2018 Marist Red Foxes football team.
See also: 2018 Stetson Hatters football team.
See also: 2018 San Diego Toreros football team.
See also: 2018 Butler Bulldogs football team.
See also: 2018 Valparaiso Crusaders football team.
See also: 2018 Dayton Flyers football team.