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Deion Sanders, Jackson State throttle Southern, run mark to 12-0

Deion Sanders and Jackson State capture the SWAC Championship by downing Southern

It is back-to-back SWAC Championships and Celebration Bowl invitations for Jackson State.

The question after Saturday’s 43-24 victory over Southern in the conference championship game is whether Deion Sanders will coach the Tigers in the Celebration Bowl.

First things first, Sanders and Jackson State are 12-0 after forcing 5 Jaguars turnovers and putting forth a strong offensive showing.

Sanders’  Tigers rushed to a 26-0 lead in the first quarter and any mystery of the outcome was pretty much erased.

Quarterback Shedeur Sanders, Deion’s son, threw for 327 yards and 4 touchdowns, including a pair to Shane Hooks.

Jackson State forced three interceptions and recovered 2 fumbles.

Awaiting at the Celebration Bowl on December 17 is a 9-2 North Carolina Central team that has won four in a row.

However, Deion Sanders has said he will make a decision about his coaching future, possibly as soon as Sunday. ESPN reported on Friday that Sanders is practically, signed and sealed to go to the University of Colorado.

In 32 games at Jackson State, Deion Sanders is 27-5.

Deion Sanders, Jackson State crushing Southern in SWAC Championship Game

Deion Sanders and Jackson State were rolling in the SWAC Championship

If this is to be Deion Sanders’ last game as head coach at Jackson State, the Tigers are sending “Prime Time” out in style.

Jackson State was devouring Southern in Saturday’s SWAC Championship.

Shedeur Sanders had thrown 3 TD passes midway through the second quarter and the Tigers were up 33-7 as they looked to complete a 12-0 season.

Of course, hovering over the game were reports that Deion Sanders planned to take the head coaching job at the University of Colorado, possibly as soon as Sunday.

Deion Sanders leads Jackson State to SWAC Championship

Deion Sanders leads Jackson State to SWAC Championship

It was a fine time Saturday for Prime Time and Jackson State in the SWAC Championship Game.

Deion Sanders’ Tigers are 11-1 after toppling Prairie View A&M, 27-10, to earn the conference crown.

It was an all-around effort by Jackson State, which got a touchdown from the offense, defense, and special teams in taking down the Panthers, who fell to 7-5.

Shedeur Sanders, the coach’s son, threw a TD pass in the first quarter to erase a 7-0 deficit.

Isaiah Boldon had a 91-yard kickoff return for a touchdown.

Linebacker James Houston IV returned an interception 5 yards for a score.