No. 1 Baylor looks to be even better against struggling Alcorn State

No. 1 Baylor looks to be even better against struggling Alcorn State https://t.co/dxtSzRb28n #CBB #AlcornState #Baylor

— Sportsnaut (@Sportsnaut) December 19, 2021

FAMU Football | The picture says it all!!

Soooo who is selling our FAMU Black College National Champions 2021 shirts? 🤷🏾‍♀️😂🧡💚 Just wanna know where to send my payment pic.twitter.com/53PvMeQWdd

— Razzle Dazzle (@QueenB_Small) December 18, 2021

Tennessee State Women's Basketball Secures Wins No. 5 at Stetson

A team effort today as we conclude non-league play with back-to-back wins. The last time we left DeLand, Florida we finished the season with double-digit wins...Reference this tweet and effort in March.#Pressplayhttps://t.co/4hNMWgGRVY

— TSU Women’s Basketball (@TSUTigersWBB) December 19, 2021

AP3 makes it look so easy. #PressPlay pic.twitter.com/zzyk06xf7g

— TSU Women’s Basketball (@TSUTigersWBB) December 19, 2021

Florida State transfer OL Jalen Goss Upgrade to HBCU Div. I National Champions, Florida A&M

Former Florida State offensive lineman will be transferring to FAMU. #Noles https://t.co/WzH3WUCj9Y

— NoleGameday (@TheNoleGameday) December 18, 2021

Florida State transfer OL Jalen Goss committed to Florida A&M https://t.co/p1lInj7J7K

— NCAA Transfer Portal (@RivalsPortal) December 18, 2021

The scoop on Gross |BIO  ...  chose FSU over several scholarship offers, including Florida, Miami, Auburn, and Michigan. Cuirrently Redshirt Sophomore …Seminole Scholar …ACC Honor Roll

And the trenches keep getting deeper!!! Welcome to the FAMULY! #FAMULY #FAMOLY #TrenchMob #WhyNotUs #LeaveNoDoubt
🐍🐍🐍👑📚🏈🎓💰 https://t.co/3FnXpvRhuV

— Coach Willie Simmons (@HCWillieSimmons) December 18, 2021

MTSU Transfer LB Jurrientè “JD” Davis receives offer from 2021 HBCU National Champions Florida A&M Rattlers

Blessed to receive an offer from FAMU 🧡💚 🐍 @RSmittyRock pic.twitter.com/bDsFHalVIr

— Jurrientè “JD” Davis (@JurrienteD) December 19, 2021

When it’s your turn.. Go crazy

— Jurrientè “JD” Davis (@JurrienteD) December 19, 2021

2021 JUCO signee LB Jurriente Davis has entered the transfer portal after totaling 71 tackles, 6.5 TFL, 3 sacks and 2 FR during his one season with Middle Tennessee @GoMiddle https://t.co/6CAyJQ3WLQ

— NCAA Transfer Portal (@RivalsPortal) December 6, 2021

71 Total Tackles ( first Division 1 season )
6 TFL
3 SACKS
2 pass Deflections
2 FR
8 QBH
2 years of eligibility!
2.78 GPA pic.twitter.com/AGE6UuYemt

— Jurrientè “JD” Davis (@JurrienteD) December 3, 2021

Stan Becton | Florida A&M Rattlers 2021 HBCU Div. I NATIONAL CHAMPIONS!! | NCAA.com

The 2021 Florida A&M Rattlers once again sit atop the HBCU Div. I football world! National Champions!!!

🐍🐍🐍👑🏆🥇#FAMULY #NattyChamps #WhyNotUs #LeaveNoDoubt https://t.co/nYpfkjVfZA

— Coach Willie Simmons (@HCWillieSimmons) December 19, 2021

𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦!

📰 https://t.co/qiDRXOfxtR#FAMU | #Rattlers | #LeaveNoDoubt | #NationalChampions pic.twitter.com/d9EBl27Aju

— Florida A&M Football 🏈 (@FAMU_FB) December 19, 2021

Before you get into your emotions ... read: 

1. Florida A&M | SWAC | 9-3

It was a special day for the Rattlers, @theswac, and all HBCUs as the Rattlers earned an at-large bid to the 2021 FCS Playoffs.

Watch the finale of Why Not Us: FAMU Football exclusively on @ESPNPlus.

📺 https://t.co/UTwijbVMye#FAMU | #Rattlers | #LeaveNoDoubt | #WhyNotUs pic.twitter.com/2EYwAga9Ba

— Florida A&M Football 🏈 (@FAMU_FB) December 18, 2021

FCS football awards: Breaking down the 2021 Buck Buchanan Award finalists | NCAA.com

2021 Buck Buchanan Award Finalists The 2021 FCS Award finalists have been named, with 25 players making the final cut for the Buck Buchanan Award. The Buck Buchanan Award is given each year to the most outstanding defensive player in FCS football. The award is in its 27th season and the winner will be announced ahead of the FCS Championship game on January 7 in Frisco, Texas. 

Before the announcement of the winner of the 2021 Buck Buchanan Award, take a look at 10 notable finalists and their case for hoisting the trophy. 

Update: On Dec. 8, Isaiah Land, Troy Andersen and Patrick O'Connell were invited to the Jan. 7 announcement of the Buck Buchanan Award as the top three vote-getters. 

Markquese Bell | S | Florida A&M

Markquese Bell forces the fumble and Derrick Mayweather recovers to extend the Rattlers turnovers forced streak to 13 consecutive games!

Watch FAMU vs USF on ESPN+: https://t.co/104xdfjaDl#FAMU | #Rattlers | #LeaveNoDoubt pic.twitter.com/eGYycIHMd0

— Florida A&M Football 🏈 (@FAMU_FB) September 18, 2021

Isaiah Land | LB | Florida A&M

FAMU’s Isaiah Land leads the nation in sacks with 10 in just five games! 🐍pic.twitter.com/Wpq3pi1a6W

— The Undefeated (@TheUndefeated) October 12, 2021

William C. Rhoden @WCRhoden | The Celebration Bowl is now the cornerstone in rebuilding the prestige of HBCU Sports

A Game of our own: The Celebration Bowl https://t.co/EVZitXXyKC

— William C. Rhoden (@WCRhoden) December 19, 2021

WATCH | The 2021 @CelebrationBowl MVP @shaqdavis_1 set a new record with 3 touchdowns in a 31-10 win for @SCState_Fb

The 2021 @CelebrationBowl MVP @shaqdavis_1 set a new record with 3 touchdowns in a 31-10 win for @SCState_Fb 🏆

NCAA Digital's @stan_becton caught up with Davis after the victory.

➡️ https://t.co/7pErWAEY4s#FCS pic.twitter.com/5Wgche71hi

— NCAA FCS Football (@NCAA_FCS) December 19, 2021

Grading Jackson State football's loss to South Carolina State in Celebration Bowl: How many D's in defeat? |

The number 21 carries special significance for Deion Sanders, but on Saturday it represented his team being on the wrong end of the largest blowout in the Celebration Bowl's short history. Here's how we graded Jackson State's performance. https://t.co/e5X5L0BnP8

— CL Sports (@CLSports) December 18, 2021

Khari Thompson | Don't let Jackson State football's ugly Celebration Bowl loss overshadow historic season

Deion Sanders and Jackson State aren't satisfied after their historic season ended in a disastrous loss, @_KhariThompson writes. But don't let it detract from the the rejuvenation of a program — and a brighter spotlight on HBCU football.https://t.co/LWn5jCsFm9

— CL Sports (@CLSports) December 19, 2021

WATCH | Rattlers prepare for their final game in The Golden State | ESPN+ @ 10 PM ET

Rattlers prepare for their final game in The Golden State as they play UC-Santa Barbara tomorrow night.

📆 12/19
⌚️ 10 PM ET / 7 PM PT
📺 ESPN+#FAMU | #Rattlers | #ThinkBig https://t.co/WdAW2yuVaI

— Florida A&M Men’s Basketball 🏀 (@FAMU_MBB) December 19, 2021

Florida State transfer DL Josh Griffis committed to Jackson State

Florida State transfer DL Josh Griffis committed to Jackson State https://t.co/s8oJVF5E40

— NCAA Transfer Portal (@RivalsPortal) December 17, 2021

WATCH | Sights and sounds from South Carolina State's celebration following their 31-10 defeat of Jackson State in the @CelebrationBowl !

@CelebrationBowl champs @SCStateAthletic pic.twitter.com/m8TYEZTVXG

— Black College Exp (NABJ Member) Journalist (@BlackCollegeExp) December 18, 2021

"Best HBCU in all the land."🗣️

Here are some of the sights and sounds from South Carolina State's celebration following their 31-10 defeat of Jackson State in the @CelebrationBowl !

Also y'all saw how Buddy Pough dodged that Gatorade bath? 😂@WLTX @SCStateAthletic @SCState_Fb pic.twitter.com/IkPVwASvg4

— Chandler Mack (@chandlerdmack) December 18, 2021

WSSU women's and men's basketball teams come up short in CIAA games at Lincoln (Pa.) | John Dell

WSSU women's and men's basketball teams come up short in CIAA games at Lincoln (Pa.) https://t.co/VC7IFoETa8 via @JournalNow

— John Dell (@johndellWSJ) December 18, 2021

Jackson State's Offensive Line Exploited in the Celebration Bowl |Kyle T. Mosley

Jackson State's Offensive Line Problems Resurfaced in the Celebration Bowlhttps://t.co/baH6aS64E4
https://t.co/baH6aS64E4

— HBCU Legends (@hbculegends) December 18, 2021

NFL Retiree Robert Mathis | Message to all HBCU Schools…

Message to all HBCU Schools…. #ShootYourShot!!! A lot of my NFL buddies say they simply were never offered once a big school showed interest. #HBCUGameOnNOW #SaidWhatiSaid #AppliedPressure

— ROBERT MATHIS QBH8r (@RobertMathis98) December 17, 2021

Southern Falls to Missouri State 72-43

Southern Falls to Missouri State 72-43 https://t.co/X8tuA2xUYY

— Southern University Jaguars (@SouthernUsports) December 18, 2021

Please sleep on this one because of his size! I dare ya!!!

Please sleep on this one because of his size! I dare ya!!! #FAMULY #WhyNotUs #NextHoneyBadger #LeaveNoDoubt https://t.co/um5zwiHRpE

— Coach Willie Simmons (@HCWillieSimmons) December 17, 2021

WVSU Men's Basketball rallies in second half to edge Hawaii Pacific, 76-74

ICYMI | Men's Basketball rallies in second half to edge Hawaii Pacific, 76-74 https://t.co/nA6wmdlcq8

— WVSU Athletics (@WVSU_GoJackets) December 18, 2021

Rory Sharrock | Buddy Pough is a BEAST of a coach! #CelebrationBowl |

I'm so glad America gets to see what HBCU folks have known for YEARS. Buddy Pough is a BEAST of a coach! #CelebrationBowl

— Married 2 the Game (@married2game1) December 18, 2021

SC State pulls off the epic upset and is your 2021 HBCU Football National Champ 👏🏿✊🏿 pic.twitter.com/PMW2qizqIj

— The Undefeated (@TheUndefeated) December 18, 2021

PRIME TIME WHO?! 🤷🏾‍♀️ @CelebrationBowl @SCStateAthletic pic.twitter.com/CvUUeno51n

— SC State University (@SCSTATE1896) December 18, 2021

The catch was great...
and the celebration was even better 💯

Shaquan Davis hauls in his third receiving touchdown of the day and @SCState_Fb is firmly in control pic.twitter.com/si9dewDqJR

— Cricket Celebration Bowl (@CelebrationBowl) December 18, 2021

Celebration Bowl final:

South Carolina State (7-5) 31,
Jackson State (11-2) 10

Shaq Davis catches three of Corey Fields Jr.'s four TD passes, linebacker BJ Davis keys the defense.

MEAC improved to 5-1 over the SWAC in their annual matchup of conference champions. pic.twitter.com/pyLfUt7msh

— FCS Football (@FCS_STATS) December 18, 2021

South Carolina State's Shaquan Davis celebrates TD with Deion Sanders' dance in Atlanta

South Carolina State's Shaquan Davis celebrates TD with Deion Sanders' dance in Atlanta https://t.co/AzwKGhqIzc

— CL Sports (@CLSports) December 18, 2021

Let the debate begin for the HBCU national championship.

The FAMU Rattlers are the 2021 Black College National Champions !!!🐍🐍🐍

— Ray Mathews, Jr. (@RayMat06) December 18, 2021

SC State > JSU (by 21) > FAMU (by 1) > SC State (by 23)

If you used pool play for the Black College National Championship, it would go like this:

FAMU: +23 - 1 = +22
SC State: +21 - 23 = -2
JSU: -21 + 1 = -21

So who's the 2021 Black College National Champs?

— The O&G StrikeZone (@OandGStrikezone) December 18, 2021

Let the debate begin for the HBCU national championship. #FAMU lost 7-6 to #JacksonState. #FAMU beat #SouthCarolinaState 30-7. #SouthCarolinaState beat #JacksonState 31-10. #CelebrationBowl

— Married 2 the Game (@married2game1) December 18, 2021

🥴😭🐍🏈 https://t.co/yKNBoo1w0p

— Michael “MJ” Johnson (@MJTheProdigy_) December 18, 2021

South Carolina State Wins 2021 Cricket Celebration Bowl

Coach Buddy Pough and @SCState_Fb win their first Cricket Celebration Bowl with a dominant performance over Jackson State!

The patented Bulldogs defense was dominant, holding Jackson State to just 194 total yards #AChampionWillRise pic.twitter.com/aNPxKbgCXu

— Cricket Celebration Bowl (@CelebrationBowl) December 18, 2021

#MEACFB South Carolina State Wins 2021 Cricket Celebration Bowl #MEACPride #MEACStrong https://t.co/0JS8ZaLsis

— Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) (@MEACSports) December 18, 2021

South Carolina State defeated Jackson State 31-10 to win the 2021 Celebration Bowl in Atlanta Saturday afternoon. https://t.co/kEqnVwk2XA

— The T&D (@TheTandD) December 18, 2021

Khari Thompson | Jackson State football crushed by South Carolina State in Celebration Bowl: Our top takeaways

It's the first Celebration Bowl loss for Jackson State, whose last HBCU national title was in 1996. https://t.co/fit3v6lmud

— CL Sports (@CLSports) December 18, 2021