In an HBCU football thriller, Prairie View A&M outlasted Grambling State 36-34 in a game that took five overtimes at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Texas. The epic clash between two storied HBCU programs kept fans on edge throughout, as both teams traded blows until the final moments.
The game was evenly matched during regulation, with Grambling tying it 24-24 in the final minute on a touchdown pass from Myles Crawley to Jalen Johnson. With regulation unable to settle the game, the HBCU battle moved into overtime, where both teams showcased resilience.
In the first overtime, Grambling struck first with a 16-yard touchdown run by Darnell Talbert, but Prairie View responded with a 4-yard touchdown pass from Jaden Johnson to Shemar Savage, keeping the game tied. Both teams exchanged field goals in the second overtime, pushing the game into a third extra period.
Prairie View A&M had a chance to end it with a field goal in the third overtime, but it was blocked, giving Grambling another lifeline. In the fourth overtime, neither team could find the end zone, and the game headed into the decisive fifth overtime.
The drama reached its peak when Prairie View scored and decided to go for a two-point conversion. Lamagea McDowell powered into the end zone, sealing the victory for Prairie View and delivering a statement win in the HBCU rivalry.
Both HBCU squads fought fiercely, with standout performances from both quarterbacks and defenses that refused to back down. The intense atmosphere of the Cotton Bowl and the passion of the HBCU fan bases elevated the showdown into an instant classic. Prairie View’s victory not only improved their conference record but also left a lasting impression in one of the most exciting HBCU football games of the year.