STWF Sports | Jackson | Dec. 6, 2025 – The stage is set, the stakes are high, and both sides know exactly what’s on the line. Prairie View A&M travels to Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium on Saturday to face Jackson State in the 2025 SWAC Football Championship Game, kicking off at 1 p.m. CT.

The West Division champion Panthers enter championship week riding a tidal wave of momentum. In their regular-season finale, they steamrolled Mississippi Valley State 59–6 on Nov. 22, closing a strong season with a statement performance under first-year head coach Tremaine Jackson.

Prairie View A&M Brings Balance and Firepower

The Panthers’ offense has become one of the most efficient and balanced units in the SWAC. Against MVSU, seven different players scored touchdowns, displaying versatility and depth that opposing defenses have struggled to counter.

Quarterback Cameron Peters continues to operate at a high level, passing for 234 yards and two touchdowns while adding another score on the ground. His command of the offense has only improved as the season has progressed.

Freshman running back Chase Bingmon has emerged as a valuable weapon, punching in two touchdowns and helping PVAMU eclipse the 500-yard mark on offense. The Panthers aren’t one-dimensional — they attack in waves, capable of spreading defenses out or pounding it between the tackles.

Defensively, Prairie View is trending upward at the perfect time. They held Valley to just six points, rarely allowing first downs and forcing stops at every level of the field. That kind of defensive discipline will be vital against a physical Jackson State squad.

At 9–3 overall and 7–1 in SWAC play, the Panthers have returned to elite form and now stand one win shy of their first SWAC championship since 2009.

Jackson State Ready to Defend the East

Jackson State (9–2, 7–1 SWAC) carries its own momentum into the title game after edging out Alcorn State to secure the East Division. The Tigers feature a rugged, downhill rushing attack that has worn opponents down all season.

JSU doesn’t rely on flashy play — they rely on execution. They lean into their identity: control the ground game, complement it with timely passing, and allow a swarming defense to take over in crunch time. That defense has been particularly sharp late in games, often flipping momentum with forced turnovers or clutch stops.

With the home crowd behind them, Jackson State knows they can make life uncomfortable for Prairie View if they set the tone on both sides of the ball.

Key Matchup: Balance vs. Physicality

This championship has a classic storyline clash:

• PVAMU: A balanced, explosive offense with multiple scoring threats

• JSU: A bruising rushing attack supported by a defense that thrives on pressure

Whichever team imposes its style will likely control the game.

For Prairie View, it will be about mixing tempo, establishing rhythm, and spreading the field. For Jackson State, it will be about winning the trenches, eating clock, and dictating physical play.

Celebration Bowl Berth on the Line

Beyond the SWAC title, the winner would be positioned for a berth in the Celebration Bowl, adding even more significance to Saturday’s showdown.

Prairie View has been locked in since Week 1. Jackson State has handled pressure with consistency all year. Now, the two collide with everything at stake.

Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. CT on Saturday from Jackson, Mississippi, where the 2025 SWAC Football Championship awaits its newest champion.