Grambling Tigers vs North Carolina Central Eagles
AIR FORCE RESERVE CELEBRATION BOWL
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NCCU | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 9 |
GRAM | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
10
12-1
Game Leaders

240
M. BellQB
18/32, 1 TD, 2 INT
240

149
D. KincadeWR
15/31, 1 INT
149

31
M. BellQB
13 CAR
31

109
M. CarterRB
12 CAR, 1 TD
109

82
L. SmithWR
4 REC
82

40
C. WilliamsWR
3 REC
40

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Team Stats
301
Total Yards
345
3
Turnovers
1
14
1st Downs
21
4-48
Penalties
8-64
4/14
3rd Down
6/16
1/2
4th Down
0/2
27:21
Possession
32:39
Game Information
Atlanta, GA

ABC

Team Stats
| 1st Downs | 14 | 21 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 4-14 | 6-16 |
| 4th down efficiency | 1-2 | 0-2 |
| Total Yards | 301 | 345 |
| Passing | 246 | 149 |
| Comp/Att | 19/33 | 15/31 |
| Yards per pass | 7.5 | 4.8 |
| Interceptions thrown | 2 | 1 |
| Rushing | 55 | 196 |
| Rushing Attempts | 29 | 44 |
| Yards per rush | 1.9 | 4.5 |
| Penalties | 4-48 | 8-64 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 1 |
| Fumbles lost | 1 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 2 | 1 |
| Possession | 27:21 | 32:39 |
NCCU vs GRAM Videos
Grambling blocks NC Central's game-tying extra point attempt after penalty
- 1:03
M. Bell pass to Q. Atkinson for 39 yds for a TD
- 1:35
M. Bell pass intercepted by J. Jackson
- 0:44
2025 Standings
FCS
| Mid-Eastern Athletic ConferenceMid-Eastern Athletic Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina State | 5-0 | 10-3 |
| Delaware State | 4-1 | 8-4 |
| North Carolina Central | 3-2 | 8-4 |
| Howard | 2-3 | 5-7 |
| Morgan State | 1-4 | 4-8 |
| Norfolk State | 0-5 | 1-11 |
FCS
| Southwestern Athletic - EastSouthwestern Athletic - East | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama State | 7-1 | 10-2 |
| Jackson State | 7-1 | 9-3 |
| Bethune-Cookman | 5-3 | 6-6 |
| Florida A&M | 4-4 | 5-7 |
| Alabama A&M | 1-7 | 4-8 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 1-7 | 2-10 |
| Southwestern Athletic - WestSouthwestern Athletic - West | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Prairie View A&M | 7-1 | 10-4 |
| Texas Southern | 5-3 | 6-5 |
| Alcorn State | 4-4 | 5-7 |
| Grambling | 4-4 | 7-5 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 2-6 | 3-8 |
| Southern | 1-7 | 2-10 |
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