North Carolina Central Eagles vs Jackson State Tigers
Cricket Celebration Bowl
34
12-1
Final/OT
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
JKST | 7 | 14 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 34 |
NCCU | 10 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 41 |
Game Leaders
Team Stats
417
Total Yards
482
1
Turnovers
0
24
1st Downs
24
6-55
Penalties
8-86
5/12
3rd Down
4/11
2/3
4th Down
2/2
21:51
Possession
38:09
Game Information
Atlanta, GA


Team Stats
| 1st Downs | 24 | 24 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 5-12 | 4-11 |
| 4th down efficiency | 2-3 | 2-2 |
| Total Yards | 417 | 482 |
| Passing | 349 | 206 |
| Comp/Att | 30/41 | 16/21 |
| Yards per pass | 8.5 | 9.8 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 0 |
| Rushing | 68 | 276 |
| Rushing Attempts | 25 | 44 |
| Yards per rush | 2.7 | 6.3 |
| Penalties | 6-55 | 8-86 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Fumbles lost | 1 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 0 |
| Possession | 21:51 | 38:09 |
JKST vs NCCU Videos
NC Central spoils Jackson State's undefeated season with thrilling OT win
- 1:43
NC Central hangs on for OT win as Shedeur Sanders' pass sails high
- 0:29
Latrell Collier levels defender with huge stiff arm
- 0:21
2025 Standings
FCS
| Southwestern Athletic - EastSouthwestern Athletic - East | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama State | 7-1 | 10-2 |
| Jackson State | 7-1 | 9-3 |
| Bethune-Cookman | 5-3 | 6-6 |
| Florida A&M | 4-4 | 5-7 |
| Alabama A&M | 1-7 | 4-8 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 1-7 | 2-10 |
| Southwestern Athletic - WestSouthwestern Athletic - West | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Prairie View A&M | 7-1 | 10-4 |
| Texas Southern | 5-3 | 6-5 |
| Alcorn State | 4-4 | 5-7 |
| Grambling | 4-4 | 7-5 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 2-6 | 3-8 |
| Southern | 1-7 | 2-10 |
FCS
| Mid-Eastern Athletic ConferenceMid-Eastern Athletic Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina State | 5-0 | 10-3 |
| Delaware State | 4-1 | 8-4 |
| North Carolina Central | 3-2 | 8-4 |
| Howard | 2-3 | 5-7 |
| Morgan State | 1-4 | 4-8 |
| Norfolk State | 0-5 | 1-11 |
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