For the first time ever Florida A&M will play for a SWAC championship. After living in the shadow of Jackson State for the past couple seasons, the Rattlers have propelled themselves into the conference’s driver seat with an impressive 10-1 record. Riding a nine-game win streak, FAMU has just one more obstacle standing between it and the program’s first Celebration Bowl appearance; Prairie View A&M.
The Panthers, after losing five of their first eight games, have reeled off three in a row to nab the top spot in the SWAC West and reach this game. Hoping to win their first SWAC title since 2009, Prairie View A&M will playing the role of underdog in this one.