Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative James E (Jim) Clyburn (6th District of South Carolina)
Mr. Speaker,
I rise today, as a proud South Carolina State University alumnus, to congratulate the football team of my alma mater on their new title — 2025 HBCU National Champions. These bulldogs won the Cricket Celebration Bowl on December 13, 2025, with a score of 40-38, in a four-overtime thrilling victory over Prairie View A&M University.
South Carolina State erased a 21-point halftime deficit, scoring three touchdowns. The Bulldogs finished the season 10-3 and claimed their second Celebration Bowl title, making their third appearance in the game over the past five years. This accomplishment was history-making for the school, a great honor for the city and county of Orangeburg and the State of South Carolina, and it brought great pride to a plethora of us “loyal sons and daughters” of that storied institution.
Mr. Speaker, I ask that you and our colleagues join me in honoring the South Carolina State University Bulldogs for their exceptional season and victory in the 2025 HBCU National Championship. This championship will be remembered not only for the trophies earned, but also for the legendary “Bulldog tenacity” the team displayed.
This achievement inspired Bulldogs everywhere and will be a memorable event in the proud legacy of South Carolina State University.