12/14/2025

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South Carolina State beat Prairie View A&M 40-38 in 4 overtimes to claim the 2025 Hbcu National Championship.

Prairie View dominated the first half leading 21-0 at halftime

South Carolina State completed a 21-point halftime comeback to defeat Prairie View A&,M. Led by QB Ryan Stubblefield and receiver Jordan Smith, the Bulldogs secured their second their second hbcu championship overcoming a 35-14 second-half deficit and winning on a 4OT 2-point conversion.

Game Summary and Key Moments

The Comeback: Prairie View A&M led 21-0 at halftime, but SC State scored 21 unanswered points in the third quarter.

Overtime Thriller: The game featured the first multiple-overtime format in the event's history.

Decisive Plays: In the fourth overtime, quarterback Ryan Stubblefield connected with Jordan Smith for a crucial two-point conversion to seal the win.

Top Performers:

SC State: Ryan Stubblefield (234 passing yards, 2 TDs), Jordan Smith (9 catches, 152 yards, 2 TDs).

Prairie View: Cameron Peters (412 passing yards, 4 TDs).

Significance: This 10th anniversary Celebration Bowl attracted 2.3 million viewers and over 26,000 in-person attendees.