of the Year.
=== Esports ===
JBU announced the addition of varsity esports on November 9, 2022, launching in Fall 2023. The program evolved from a club begun in spring 2021 and joins NACE and the National Esports Collegiate Conference. Teams compete in titles like Rocket League, Overwatch, League of Legends, Super Smash Bros, and chess.
The Bynum Theater was converted in fall 2023 into a 20-station esports arena with Alienware PCs, Switch consoles, broadcast equipment, and seating for spectators.
=== Club teams and intramurals ===
The university has club rugby, ultimate frisbee and esports teams for both men and women. The JBU Talons men's club baseball team began play in 2021. These clubs compete against clubs from other universities. To house its club teams, JBU has a rugby pitch and on campus. JBU also has a club ultimate frisbee team. JBU students also participate in a number of intramural sports, from soccer to volleyball to flag football. Many of these events take place on the intramural fields or in …