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

--
None
--

--
None
--

--
None
--

--
None
--
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 |
NCAAF News

Why Jay Bilas expects Brendan Sorsby's ruling to be overturned on appeal
Why Jay Bilas expects Brendan Sorsby's ruling to be overturned on appeal
4h

2027 NFL draft quarterback class: Top prospects to know
Next year's QB draft class should be loaded, with big names such as Arch Manning, Dante Moore, CJ Carr and Trinidad Chambliss. Here's what you need to know.
5h

Big 12 discussing options as Sorsby trial gets February date
The trial for Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby vs. the NCAA has been set to start two weeks after the CFP National Championship is scheduled to be played.
4h
GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER or 1-800-MY-RESET, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Call 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD), 1-800-981-0023 (PR). 21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/PR/WY). Void in ONT. Eligibility restrictions apply. Terms: draftkings.com/sportsbook. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino (KS). Pass-thru of per wager tax may apply in IL.
Copyright: © 2026 ESPN Enterprises, LLC. All rights reserved.





