South Carolina State, like Jackson State, enters the Celebration ... They last played on Nov. 23, a 53-21 win versus Norfolk State. “Yesterday was yesterday,” Jackson State coach T.C. Taylor ...

Their first meeting was in the 2021 Celebration Bowl, as South Carolina State won the game 31-10. They would meet to start the season in 2023, with Jackson State winning the game 37-7.

Take a look at some historic numbers as Jackson State and South Carolina State square off in the Cricket Celebration Bowl on Saturday at 12 p.m. ET on ESPN.

Dec 18, 2021; Atlanta, GA, USA; South Carolina State Bulldogs quarterback Corey Fields Jr. (2) passes the ball against the Jackson State Tigers during the first quarter during the 2021 Celebration ...

Jackson State opens the season at home against Hampton. Southern Miss' two other nonconference games are at Louisiana Tech on Sept. 20 and versus Jacksonville State on Sept. 27.