The 2025 SWAC Football Championship takes place today at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Jackson, Mississippi, with Jackson State hosting Prairie View A&M. The game airs on ESPN2 at 1 p.m. CT, featuring a matchup between the Jackson State Tigers (9-2) and Prairie View A&M Panthers (9-3). Jackson State, favored by 7.5 points, enters the game on a four-game winning streak and boasts a strong offense led by quarterback Jared Lockhart and running back Ahmad Miller, along with a top-ranked rushing attack and explosive offense. Prairie View A&M counters with the league's best total defense, pass defense, and offensive protection, making this a classic strength-on-strength contest. Advanced analytics project Jackson State as a 60-65% favorite, with a predicted final score of Jackson State 31, Prairie View A&M 24. Key factors include Jackson State’s explosive offense, superior rushing defense, and home-field advantage, while Prairie View relies on defensive resilience and minimal sacks allowed. The outcome hinges on turnovers, controlling the line of scrimmage, and third-down efficiency. Despite the model favoring Jackson State, predictions suggest a close game, with some analysts expecting Prairie View A&M to pull a narrow upset. The winner advances to face South Carolina State in the Celebration Bowl in Atlanta.