It goes without saying that Deion Sanders is eager to win his last match against Jackson State.
Tigers (12-0) aim to defeat North Carolina Center (9-2) during the Celebration Bowl on Saturday and ended an undefeated season. Sanders will then focus on Coloradonext stop in his coaching journey where he will hit his recruiting goal as soon as time permits.
But for now at least, Sanders’ focus is solely on Jackson State, a “Prime” training program, as he likes to be called, built into a powerhouse among colleges and universities. of the Negro in history. The Tigers won 27-5 under his watch, and Sanders was twice named Southwest Athletics Conference Coach of the Year.
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The Celebration Bowl isn’t the only college football game on Saturday. In fact, it’s one of seven bowl games on the schedule, including the Las Vegas Bowl, which has the number 14 team in the country — Oregon State – against Florida.
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Celebration Bowl: Jackson State vs. N. Carolina Central
Goodbye friends
Coach Prime was emotional as he spoke to his teammates before the match. And love is mutual.
Eagles all business
However, it was North Carolina Central who dominated early in the game, beating the opponent 127-21 in the first few series and leading 10-0 when David Richard run it in from 4 yards out.
Lightning strikes twice!
However, Jackson State hit on the next drive, towing within 10-7 upon reaching Colorado Shedeur Sanders beaten DJ Stevens on a 24-yard touchdown pass. Sanders strikes again early in the second quarter, connecting with a wide open opportunity Kevin Coleman from 85 meters out.
Let’s exercise
The Eagles fought back right to a 17-14 lead, like J’Mari Taylor push it into a 10-yard bull run right in the middle.
Catch me if you can
However, the Tigers took a 21-17 lead in the first half, thanks to Sanders’ magic feet, who dodged what looked like some sort of sack before plunging into the 7-yard TD.
Bet? Maybe not!
The Eagles performed an amazing fake game in the third quarter, when Kyle Morgan dash 43 yards for the first kill.
That sets up a beautiful touch by Quentin McCall to put the Eagles in the lead – though, with the missed PAT, it’s only 23-21.
Las Vegas Bowl: Florida vs. No. 14 State of Oregon
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LA Bowl: Washington State vs. Fresno . State
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