The Celebration Bowl returns in 2024 with an all-HBCU matchup between Jackson State (11-2) and South Carolina State (9-2).
Since 2015, the Celebration Bowl has hosted the winners of the MEAC and SWAC, with JSU and SC State facing off in the 2021 edition. However, only a handful of players from that 2021 game will feature on Saturday.
Let’s get into all you need to know ahead of this Saturday’s matchup.
The Celebration Bowl between Jackson State and South Carolina State will be broadcast on ABC, which can be viewed through linear or cable TV and streamed via live TV streaming apps such as YouTubeTV or FuboTV.
Streaming will also be available on ESPN+.
Jackson State vs. South Carolina State will kick off at 12 PM ET / 11 AM CT on Saturday, December 14 from Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia.
Jackson State | 1 win |
SC State | 1 win |
Jackson State defeated SC State, 37-7 on August 26, 2023.
SC State defeated Jackson State, 31-10 in the 2021 Celebration Bowl on December 18, 2021.