Photos: Jackson State beats South Carolina State in Celebration Bowl

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Photos: Jackson State beats South Carolina State in Celebration Bowl

AJC photos from the 2024 Celebration Bowl football game between Jackson State and South Carolina State at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Dec. 14, 2024. Jackson State won 28-7.

Jackson State running back Irv Mulligan (5) keeps his balance against South Carolina State defensive back Jalen Levine (26) during the second half in the Cricket Celebration Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 14, 2024, in Atlanta. Jackson State won 28-7. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Jackson State players celebrate victory over South Carolina State in 2024 Cricket Celebration Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 14, 2024, in Atlanta. Jackson State won 28-7 over South Carolina State. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Jackson State running back Irv Mulligan (5) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half in 2024 Cricket Celebration Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 14, 2024, in Atlanta. Jackson State won 28-7. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Jackson State defensive lineman Jeremiah Williams (0) gets emotional as he and other players celebrate victory over South Carolina State in 2024 Cricket Celebration Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 14, 2024, in Atlanta. Jackson State won 28-7 over South Carolina State. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

South Carolina State head coach Chennis Berry and Jackson State head coach T.C. Taylor shake hands after Jackson State defeat South Carolina State in 2024 Cricket Celebration Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 14, 2024, in Atlanta. Jackson State won 28-7 over South Carolina State. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Jackson State players celebrate victory over South Carolina State in 2024 Cricket Celebration Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 14, 2024, in Atlanta. Jackson State won 28-7 over South Carolina State. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Jackson State players celebrate victory over South Carolina State in 2024 Cricket Celebration Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 14, 2024, in Atlanta. Jackson State won 28-7 over South Carolina State. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Jackson State players celebrate victory over South Carolina State in 2024 Cricket Celebration Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 14, 2024, in Atlanta. Jackson State won 28-7 over South Carolina State. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Jackson State players celebrate victory over South Carolina State in 2024 Cricket Celebration Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 14, 2024, in Atlanta. Jackson State won 28-7 over South Carolina State. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Jackson State head coach T.C. Taylor and players celebrate victory over South Carolina State in 2024 Cricket Celebration Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 14, 2024, in Atlanta. Jackson State won 28-7 over South Carolina State. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Jackson State head coach T.C. Taylor holds up the championship trophy as he and players celebrate victory over South Carolina State in 2024 Cricket Celebration Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 14, 2024, in Atlanta. Jackson State won 28-7 over South Carolina State. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

South Carolina State quarterback Eric Phoenix (7) throws a pass during the first half in 2024 Cricket Celebration Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 14, 2024, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

South Carolina State quarterback Eric Phoenix (7) runs the ball during the first half in 2024 Cricket Celebration Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 14, 2024, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

South Carolina State punter Dyson Roberts (34) reacts during the first half in 2024 Cricket Celebration Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 14, 2024, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

South Carolina State wide receiver Caden High (0) gets tackled by Jackson State defensive back KJ Chisholm (17) during the first half in 2024 Cricket Celebration Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 14, 2024, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Jackson State wide receiver Isaiah Spencer (11) makes a catch and runs for a long first down during the first half in 2024 Cricket Celebration Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 14, 2024, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Jackson State wide receiver Isaiah Spencer (11) makes a catch and runs for a long first down during the first half in 2024 Cricket Celebration Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 14, 2024, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Jackson State running back Irv Mulligan (5) scores a touchdown during the first half in 2024 Cricket Celebration Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 14, 2024, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Jackson State wide receiver Isaiah Spencer (11) celebrates after making a long first down during the first half in 2024 Cricket Celebration Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 14, 2024, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Jackson State running back Irv Mulligan (5) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half in 2024 Cricket Celebration Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 14, 2024, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Jackson State running back Irv Mulligan (5) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half in 2024 Cricket Celebration Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 14, 2024, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Jackson State running back Irv Mulligan (5) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half in 2024 Cricket Celebration Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 14, 2024, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Jackson State fans cheer during the first half in 2024 Cricket Celebration Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 14, 2024, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Jackson State marching band members cheer during the first half in 2024 Cricket Celebration Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 14, 2024, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Jackson State marching band perform before 2024 Cricket Celebration Bowl between Jackson State and South Carolina State at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 14, 2024, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

South Carolina State quarterback Eric Phoenix (7) runs the ball during the first half in 2024 Cricket Celebration Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 14, 2024, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Jackson State quarterback Jacobian Morgan (15) makes a handoff to Jackson State running back Irv Mulligan (5) during the first half in 2024 Cricket Celebration Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 14, 2024, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Jackson State running back Irv Mulligan (5) runs past South Carolina State linebacker Aaron Smith (11) for a first down during the first half in 2024 Cricket Celebration Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 14, 2024, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Jackson State running back Irv Mulligan (5) pushes for a first down during the first half in 2024 Cricket Celebration Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 14, 2024, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Jackson State quarterback Jacobian Morgan (15) runs the ball during the first half in 2024 Cricket Celebration Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 14, 2024, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Jackson State wide receiver Jameel Gardner Jr. (7) celebrates after a catch during the first half in 2024 Cricket Celebration Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 14, 2024, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Jackson State head coach T.C. Taylor instructs Jackson State quarterback Jacobian Morgan (15) during the first half in 2024 Cricket Celebration Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 14, 2024, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Jackson State wide receiver Jameel Gardner Jr. (7) runs the ball during the first half in 2024 Cricket Celebration Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 14, 2024, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Jackson State wide receiver Joanes Fortilien (16) falls as he catches a touchdown pass against South Carolina State defensive back Marcus Samuels (21) during the second half in 2024 Cricket Celebration Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 14, 2024, in Atlanta. Jackson State won 28-7 over South Carolina State. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Jackson State quarterback Jacobian Morgan (15) celebrates after Jackson State wide receiver Joanes Fortilien made a touchdown pass during the second half in 2024 Cricket Celebration Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 14, 2024, in Atlanta. Jackson State won 28-7 over South Carolina State. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Jackson State wide receiver Joanes Fortilien (16) falls as he catches a touchdown pass against South Carolina State defensive back Marcus Samuels (21) during the second half in 2024 Cricket Celebration Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 14, 2024, in Atlanta. Jackson State won 28-7 over South Carolina State. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Jackson State’s Sonic Boom of the South performs during the half time show of 2024 Cricket Celebration Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 14, 2024, in Atlanta. Jackson State won 28-7 over South Carolina State. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

South Carolina State’s The Marching 101 performs during the half time show of 2024 Cricket Celebration Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 14, 2024, in Atlanta. Jackson State won 28-7 over South Carolina State. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

South Carolina State’s The Marching 101 performs during the half time show of 2024 Cricket Celebration Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 14, 2024, in Atlanta. Jackson State won 28-7 over South Carolina State. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

South Carolina State’s The Marching 101 performs during the half time show of 2024 Cricket Celebration Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 14, 2024, in Atlanta. Jackson State won 28-7 over South Carolina State. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Jackson State’s Sonic Boom of the South performs during the half time show of 2024 Cricket Celebration Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 14, 2024, in Atlanta. Jackson State won 28-7 over South Carolina State. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Jackson State’s Sonic Boom of the South performs during the half time show of 2024 Cricket Celebration Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 14, 2024, in Atlanta. Jackson State won 28-7 over South Carolina State. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Jackson State’s Sonic Boom of the South performs during the half time show of 2024 Cricket Celebration Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 14, 2024, in Atlanta. Jackson State won 28-7 over South Carolina State. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Jackson State’s Sonic Boom of the South performs during the half time show of 2024 Cricket Celebration Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 14, 2024, in Atlanta. Jackson State won 28-7 over South Carolina State. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Jackson State’s Sonic Boom of the South performs during the half time show of 2024 Cricket Celebration Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 14, 2024, in Atlanta. Jackson State won 28-7 over South Carolina State. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Jackson State’s Sonic Boom of the South performs during the half time show of 2024 Cricket Celebration Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 14, 2024, in Atlanta. Jackson State won 28-7 over South Carolina State. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

South Carolina State’s The Marching 101 performs during the half time show of 2024 Cricket Celebration Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 14, 2024, in Atlanta. Jackson State won 28-7 over South Carolina State. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

South Carolina State’s The Marching 101 performs during the half time show of 2024 Cricket Celebration Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 14, 2024, in Atlanta. Jackson State won 28-7 over South Carolina State. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

South Carolina State’s The Marching 101 performs during the half time show of 2024 Cricket Celebration Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 14, 2024, in Atlanta. Jackson State won 28-7 over South Carolina State. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Jackson State’s Sonic Boom of the South performs during the half time show of 2024 Cricket Celebration Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 14, 2024, in Atlanta. Jackson State won 28-7 over South Carolina State. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Jackson State defensive back Cameron Smith (5) eludes a tackle for a touchdown during the second half in 2024 Cricket Celebration Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 14, 2024, in Atlanta. Jackson State won 28-7 over South Carolina State. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Jackson State defensive back Cameron Smith (5) scores a touchdown during the second half in 2024 Cricket Celebration Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 14, 2024, in Atlanta. Jackson State won 28-7 over South Carolina State. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Jackson State defensive back Cameron Smith (5) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the second half in 2024 Cricket Celebration Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 14, 2024, in Atlanta. Jackson State won 28-7 over South Carolina State. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Jackson State defensive lineman Jeremiah Williams (0) reacts after sacking South Carolina State quarterback Eric Phoenix (7) during the second half in 2024 Cricket Celebration Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 14, 2024, in Atlanta. Jackson State won 28-7 over South Carolina State. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

South Carolina State quarterback Eric Phoenix (7) runs for a touchdown during the second half in 2024 Cricket Celebration Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 14, 2024, in Atlanta. Jackson State won 28-7 over South Carolina State. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Jackson State defensive lineman Jeremiah Williams (0) reacts after sacking South Carolina State quarterback Eric Phoenix during the second half in 2024 Cricket Celebration Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 14, 2024, in Atlanta. Jackson State won 28-7 over South Carolina State. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

South Carolina State quarterback Eric Phoenix (7) scores a touchdown during the second half in 2024 Cricket Celebration Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 14, 2024, in Atlanta. Jackson State won 28-7 over South Carolina State. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

South Carolina State quarterback Eric Phoenix (7) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown during the second half in 2024 Cricket Celebration Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 14, 2024, in Atlanta. Jackson State won 28-7 over South Carolina State. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

South Carolina State head coach Chennis Berry reacts during the second half in 2024 Cricket Celebration Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 14, 2024, in Atlanta. Jackson State won 28-7 over South Carolina State. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Jackson State defensive back Shamar Hawkins (25) intercepts a pass during the second half in 2024 Cricket Celebration Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 14, 2024, in Atlanta. Jackson State won 28-7 over South Carolina State. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Jackson State defensive back Shamar Hawkins (25) celebrates after intercepting a pass during the second half in 2024 Cricket Celebration Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 14, 2024, in Atlanta. Jackson State won 28-7 over South Carolina State. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Jackson State defensive back Shamar Hawkins (25) celebrates after intercepting a pass during the second half in 2024 Cricket Celebration Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 14, 2024, in Atlanta. Jackson State won 28-7 over South Carolina State. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

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Jackson State running back Irv Mulligan (5) keeps his balance against South Carolina State defensive back Jalen Levine (26) during the second half in the Cricket Celebration Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 14, 2024, in Atlanta. Jackson State won 28-7. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

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