Jackson State Faces Southern in SWAC Championship

The SWAC Football Championship features No. 15 Jackson State and Southern University, marking a rematch with the Tigers favored by 13.5 points. Jackson State has shown strong performance this season, including a 16-10 win over Alabama State to clinch the SWAC East Division. Southern, while improving, faces challenges against Jackson's potent offense and must rely on defensive strategies and riskier plays. The game is expected to be tightly contested, with Southern needing to avoid early mistakes and leverage its defense to keep the score low. The championship is notable as it celebrates 25 years since the inaugural game in 1999, and it will be broadcast live on ESPN2.