MEAC Champs have a slight advantage coming into the Celebration Bowl because of the fact that they don't have to play a conference championship game. That extra week of both rest and prep for the SWAC challenger has always leaned heavily in the favor of the MEAC representative. Expect that to be the case for the very strong South Carolina State Bulldogs.

Both of these offenses are explosive and have been lighting up the scoreboard all season. This will be the toughest defensive test both offenses have faced in months, but I still expect plenty of offensive fireworks on Saturday. I see this game total going over 60 points when it's all said and done.

South Carolina State is well rested, and hasn't played since Nov. 23. Jackson State played on Dec. 7 (when they won the SWAC championship), but I believe the Tigers are in a much better spot heading into this game. JSU is rolling and playing its best football of the season. Since losing to Grambling in September, the Tigers have rattled off nine straight wins with all but one coming in blowout fashion. This is a team that can light up the scoreboard, and will be playing for its first HBCU national title since the 1996 season. I like Jackson State to win big in the Celebration Bowl on Saturday.