Jackson State and Alcorn State Fans Prepare for Soul Bowl Tailgating

Brother and Sister Rival Fans Prepare for Soul Bowl Tailgating
Jackson State and Alcorn State fans ready for Soul Bowl tailgate
Published: Nov. 21, 2025 at 5:14 PM CST

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The Soul Bowl between Jackson State and Alcorn State is Saturday in Jackson at the Veterans Memorial Stadium.

Jackson State alum Kelvin Gates and his sister, Karen Gates-Matlock, an Alcorn State alum joined Studio 3 to create a tailgate with chili, cheesecake, and plenty of talk about the big game and who gets the bragging rights!

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