[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 13 (Tuesday, January 20, 2026)]
[House]
[Page H941]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                              {time}  1910
   SOUTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL TEAM 2025 HBCU NATIONAL 
                               CHAMPIONS

  (Mr. CLYBURN asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. CLYBURN. Mr. Speaker, I rise a proud South Carolina State 
University alumnus to congratulate its football team on their new 
title, the 2025 HBCU national champions. The Bulldogs erased a 21-point 
half-time deficit, scoring three touchdowns in the third quarter to win 
the Cricket Celebration Bowl in a four-overtime thriller over Prairie 
View A&M University. I offer my not-so-sincere apologies to my good 
friend and colleague, Emanuel Cleaver.
  The Bulldogs finished the season 10-3 and claimed their second 
Celebration Bowl title and third appearance in the classic over the 
past 5 years.
  It was also a great honor for the city and county of Orangeburg. The 
State of South Carolina showed its appreciation by flying the school's 
flag over the Capitol dome yesterday as the Nation honored HBCU 
graduate, Martin Luther King, Jr.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that you and our colleagues join me in 
congratulating the South Carolina State University Bulldogs for their 
exceptional season. This championship will be remembered not only for 
the trophies earned and individual achievements but for the 
sportsmanship of the Prairie View A&M Panthers.

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