Three things we liked and didn’t like about The Celebration Bowl
The first-ever Celebration Bowl is in the books. Here are three things that I liked about the game.1. The game From start to finish, you couldn’t have asked for a better game to start off a new bowl series. The game opened up with big plays on special teams, and Tarik Cohen put on a […]
A&T defeats Alcorn State in first-ever Celebration Bowl
The first-ever Celebration Bowl is over and North Carolina A&T has written its name in the history books as its first-ever winner. A&T beat Alcorn State 41-34 , thanks in part to a historic day by running back Tarik Cohen. Cohen ran for 295 yards and three touchdowns, including a 73 yard run with 4:17 […]
Money Talks: Hard to turn up your nose at Celebration Bowl cash
By Steven J. Gaither Christmas may be over a week away for most of us, but it’s already come for North Carolina A&T and Alcorn State. The two schools could make over three quarters of a million dollars for participating in Saturday’s Celebration Bowl. Both teams will get $560,000 (70 percent of the $800,000 per […]
Alcorn State repeats as SWAC champ, headed to Celebration Bowl
Revenge has been gotten, and now its time to celebrate. Alcorn State breezed past Grambling State 49-21 to win its second-straight SWAC title and punch its ticket to the first-ever Celebration Bowl. Alcorn rode its running game, mostly the legs of Darryan Ragsdale, to victory. ASU broke the all-time SWAC Championship Game record for yardage […]
A&T gets MEAC’s Celebration Bowl nod
North Carolina A&T’s regular season didn’t have the storybook ending it wanted, but there is still another chapter to be written. A&T will represent the MEAC in the first-ever Celebration Bowl based on its Sagarin Ratings, despite losing 21-16 to rival North Carolina Central. The latest Sagarin ratings are out: @NCATAGGIES – 154 @BCUAthletics – […]
NCCU gets piece of title, but A&T headed to Celebration Bowl
North Carolina Central took down rival North Carolina A&T for the second-straight year to bring home a piece of the MEAC title.
Celebration Bowl draws mixed response from student-athletes, optimism from MEAC coaches
Since we broke the news that the MEAC and SWAC Champions would be heading to a post-season bowl game last December, it’s been a red-hot topic of debate. The Celebration Bowl is now only a few months away, and it was once-again the focus of attention when the league hosted its annual Media Luncheon in […]
MEAC Media Day: Aggies favorite to win MEAC, make Celebration Bowl
Five MEAC teams finished in first place last season, but only one topped the conference’s preseason predicted finish list. That team was North Carolina A&T. The Aggies, coming off a 9-3 season, were predicted to win the MEAC by coaches and sports information directors in the conference. They feature running back Tarik Cohen, who was […]
Celebration Bowl to be broadcast on ABC
The Celebration Bowl now has a time and a network. The battle between the MEAC and SWAC Champs will take place on in the Georgia Dome on ABC at noon on Dec. 19, ESPN announced on Tuesday. The inaugural Celebration Bowl will kick off bowl season and be broadcast on @ABCNetworkLINK: http://t.co/KYbgsYwHCq pic.twitter.com/dlG2jAJhU5 – The […]
MEAC, SWAC Champs to meet in Celebration Bowl starting in December
After months of speculation, the MEAC and SWAC have finally put their bowl game on paper. The two Division I conferences made up of historically black colleges and universities have officially agreed to send their champions to the Celebration Bowl. The game will take place December 19 at the Georgia Dome and air on an […]
Deion Sanders to get award during Super Bowl Gospel Celebration
Jackson State head coach Deion Sanders will be honored at the Super Bowl Gospel Celebration with an award for inspiration.
Former HBCU HC Leads FBS School First Bowl Bid Since 2019
In his first season, Willie Simmons brings FIU to bowl eligibility and shows again why HBCU coaches belong on college football’s biggest stage.
Jackson State survives a big scare in Soul Bowl win
Tigers wrap up a SWAC East Title and are now one win away from returning to the Celebration Bowl.
HBCU Legacy Bowl offers pro path beyond NFL, football
Former NFL player Sam Shade is soaking in the atmosphere as he helps talented HBCU players pursue their pro dreams.
HBCU Legacy Bowl could be platform for tall, fast WR
North Carolina Central receiver Joaquin Davis has the size and speed to play at the next level. He’s hoping the HBCU Legacy Bowl will help his chances.