College football bowl season begins this Saturday with the 2025 Celebration Bowl where the Prairie View A&M Panthers face off against the South Carolina State Bulldogs. This bowl game is unique as it is the only one showcasing FCS teams, with Prairie View representing the SWAC and SC State from the MEAC.

Prairie View A&M enters the game with a record of 10-3, currently on a four-game win streak, having recently defeated Jackson State 23-21. In contrast, SC State has won seven in a row but hasn’t played since beating Delaware State 28-17 on November 22. This marks Prairie View A&M’s inaugural appearance in the Celebration Bowl while SC State has participated twice before, winning once.

Kickoff is set for noon ET at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Historically, the MEAC has a record of 6-3 in the Celebration Bowl. The odds favor Prairie View A&M by 1.5 points, with an over/under of 52.5. Before making any bets, it’s advisable to check out predictions from SportsLine expert Emory Hunt.

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Hunt’s extensive experience as both a former player and analyst has provided him insights into the game. He has reported a positive record on his college football picks, boasting a +605 return across his last two seasons.

Betting Insights:

Emory Hunt leans towards the Under on the total (52.5 points), citing SC State’s previous bowl games scoring 41 and 35 points respectively. In their last encounter against Delaware State, only 45 total points were scored. Similarly, Prairie View has faced teams with winning records this season resulting in lower scoring games. Hunt strongly recommends considering this trend.

Choose your side wisely. For a complete analysis of this match-up and to stay updated, visit SportsLine.