GAME DAY! Rattlers take on Iowa State in Ames. Last time the Rattlers traveled to Iowa State, they pull off the 70-68 upset win.

GAME DAY!

Rattlers take on Iowa State in Ames. Last time the Rattlers traveled to Iowa State, they pull off the 70-68 upset win.

⌚️ 6 PM ET
📺 https://t.co/gF0a6OWJ1F
📊 https://t.co/Yt0PBfOviI#FAMU | #Rattlers | #ThinkBig pic.twitter.com/0yCXsgeSov

— Florida A&M Men’s Basketball 🏀 (@FAMU_MBB) December 17, 2023

Former Tallahassee Lincoln and Clemson Graduate Transfer 3⭐TE Sage Ennis has committed to Florida A&M University 🐍🔥

I’m Coming Home‼️ #OurTime@HCWillieSimmons @TheCaseyWarming @Coach2Bless pic.twitter.com/pYzsejAcHw

— Sage Ennis (@Sage_Ennis) December 17, 2023

, per his social media. 🐍🔥

The 6’4, 240-Pound Tight End will be returning back home to the 850, where he had a remarkable HS career playing under HC Quinn Gray (FAMU legend) at Lincoln High School in Tallahassee, Florida.… pic.twitter.com/v88NgjZ5G5

— LIGHT ON COLLEGE SPORTS (@LightOnSports) December 17, 2023

Clemson transfer TE Sage Ennis (@Sage_Ennis) has committed to Florida A&M🐍https://t.co/l6HDDPGq0I pic.twitter.com/91fELRF2IF

— Transfer Portal (@TransferPortal_) December 17, 2023

Clemson TE Sage Ennis entered the portal as a grad transfer; he played in 41 games during his time with the Tigers @Sage_Ennis pic.twitter.com/6H6erVysAW

— FarrellPortal (@farrellportal) November 30, 2023

😄😄 https://t.co/PdSy7izeJg

— Sage Ennis (@Sage_Ennis) August 6, 2022

WATCH | “𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗸𝗲, 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗸𝗲, 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲.”

“𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗸𝗲, 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗸𝗲, 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲.”#FAMU | #Rattlers | #OurTime pic.twitter.com/gaQGPVznxM

— Florida A&M Football 🏈 (@FAMU_FB) December 17, 2023

For every ⁦Middle, High School, & @BooWilliamsAAU⁩ practice we drove her to; every track meet & ⁦volleyball game ⁦@VSUsports⁩ we sat through; every job we moved her to, seeing my daughter ⁦@Tiffani_Sykes⁩ here today was worth every sacrifice! #CelebrationBowl pic.twitter.com/yXujP1RtQe

— Dr. Sandi Hutchinson (@Mom2SportsGirls) December 17, 2023

Championship stroll 🏆#FAMU | #Rattlers | #OurTime pic.twitter.com/Vepcj6rCkX

— Florida A&M Football 🏈 (@FAMU_FB) December 17, 2023

Sure had fun yesterday! Make sure you check out the halftime show if you haven't already!https://t.co/sRs2JemuPw pic.twitter.com/Qd5HYd12qd

— FAMU's Marching 100 (@THEMARCHING100) December 17, 2023

Florida A&M wins first title game after the Coach Prime era, showing strength of Southwestern Athletic Conference lies in substance, not celebrity | William C. Rhoden

HBCU football and Celebration Bowl shined pre-Deion Sanders and will thrive long after https://t.co/aH2ZameFZZ

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) December 17, 2023

Congratulations @FAMU_FB (@FAMUAthletics) on winning the Celebration Bowl and becoming HBCU Football National Champions! 💚🧡🐍🏈 pic.twitter.com/bjuEl8Jpvp

— Aerial Tallahassee (@aerialtlh) December 17, 2023

Former NFL tight end Eric Green believes son Elijah will be part of changes in MLB | William C. Rhoden

A new African American Vanguard in @MLB @NegroLeagueMan https://t.co/UBqG2eBN1a

— William C. Rhoden (@WCRhoden) November 4, 2022

No playoff needed: The Celebration Bowl is more than enough for HBCU football | William C. Rhoden

Who needs FCS playoffs when you have the Celebration Bowl? https://t.co/59feHfYwHU

— William C. Rhoden (@WCRhoden) December 18, 2022

Thank you to all of Rattler Nation for showing up and showing out in the Benz!#FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/KEx3ljV49L

— Florida A&M Athletics (@FAMUAthletics) December 17, 2023

The future of HBCU football post Deion | William C. Rhoden

The future of HBCU football post Deion https://t.co/UFOaScRrsu

— William C. Rhoden (@WCRhoden) December 16, 2022

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FAMU Coach Willie Simmons has vision realized in 30-26 w over Howard in the Celebration Bowl! | Byron Dobson

FAMU Coach Willie Simmons has vision realized in 30-26 w over Howard in the Celebration Bowl! pic.twitter.com/jByuyAAYAM

— Byron Dobson (@byrondobson) December 16, 2023

.@VP enjoying the halftime performance from from @HowardU "Showtime" Marching Band! #CelebrationBowl pic.twitter.com/ddGTinoKGj

— Cricket Celebration Bowl (@CelebrationBowl) December 16, 2023

#HU’s Bison vs. #FAMU’s Rattlers? I’m just rooting for a good game!

Love seeing our HBCU’s continue to shine.#CelebrationBowl pic.twitter.com/fYoyMxWiY1

— Reverend Raphael Warnock (@ReverendWarnock) December 16, 2023

Today’s attendance at @MBStadium - 41,108

Thank you to the wonderful fans of @HUBisonSports, @FAMUAthletics and all HBCUs! It’s amazing to see fans repping schools from all across the country, year after year.#CelebrationBowl | @BowlSeason pic.twitter.com/aIj7P0ySxL

— Cricket Celebration Bowl (@CelebrationBowl) December 16, 2023

Getting ready for the @FAMU_1887 victory against @HowardU in the Celebration Bowl and Derek says I look like one of the little girls they send to entertain the recruits. 😂🧡🐍. Let’s GOOOO Rattlers!!!! pic.twitter.com/wvw1Lgtr8N

— Keisha Lance Bottoms (@KeishaBottoms) December 16, 2023

Former NFL MVP (QB) Cam Newton in attendance Celebration Bowl pic.twitter.com/uvAGF24N2l

— HBCU Premier Sports & More (@HBCUSports1) December 16, 2023

CRICKET CELEBRATION BOWL CHAMPIONS!!🏆#SWACFB | #BuildingChampionsForLife pic.twitter.com/9Mu20HYZYK

— Southwestern Athletic Conference (@theswac) December 16, 2023

Did @THEMARCHING100 know something?? https://t.co/jEejwr9Q5f

— Cricket Celebration Bowl (@CelebrationBowl) December 16, 2023

FINAL from the ATL!@FAMU_FB wins its first Cricket Celebration Bowl! The 12-1 Rattlers are the undisputed 2023 HBCU National Champions! 🏆 pic.twitter.com/S6P9MyKR3N

— Cricket Celebration Bowl (@CelebrationBowl) December 16, 2023

Decade of hardships vital to FAMU football's happy ending, championship season | G. Thomas

Over a decade of hardships vital to FAMU football's happy ending, championship season | G. Thomas https://t.co/0r2NpgCCKD

— Tallahassee Democrat (@TDOnline) December 17, 2023

FAMU football's Dark Cloud Defense boosts Rattlers to first HBCU Celebration Bowl victory | Liam Rooney

Finally back home from Atlanta so let me give you guys a late night read.

Behind a strong effort from the Dark Cloud Defense, the Rattlers shook off the “championship jitters” and won the programs first Celebration Bowl with a 30-26 win over Howardhttps://t.co/sSWxM49TPo

— Liam Rooney (@__liamrooney) December 17, 2023

Goodnight from Mercedes-Benz Stadium. FAMU are you 2023 Celebration Bowl winners and Black College Football National Champions.

My first fall sports season as a professional journalist is now officially over. What a whirlwind few months.

Time to drive back to Tallahassee. pic.twitter.com/x7j4CHJ6if

— Liam Rooney (@__liamrooney) December 16, 2023

Chicago State Cougars Men’s Basketball Score Final 10 Points to Get Past Valparaiso 63-62

Cougars Men’s Basketball Score Final 10 Points to Get Past Valparaiso 63-62 https://t.co/f69fanH1BR

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) December 17, 2023

10 history-defying facts behind Chicago State's stunning upset over Northwestern basketball | Mike Lopresti

https://t.co/Cta7kTJAlF

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) December 17, 2023

Seawell’s career-night helps UMES Hawks soar to 72-50 win at Wagner

🏀SEAWELL'S CAREER NIGHT HELPS HAWKS SOAR TO 72-50 WIN AT WAGNER🏀

Hawk forward Ariana Seawell scored a career-high 32 points as UMES cruised to the 22-point victory on Saturday night.

Read more on - https://t.co/xUuWlJxjEE#HawkPride | #SoarAboveAndBeyond pic.twitter.com/wE57wd2uME

— Maryland Eastern Shore Hawk Athletics (@UMESHawkSports) December 16, 2023

Hawks end third quarter with 8-2 run to take a 57-38 lead over Wagner.

Watch - https://t.co/UYNndmZGEb

Live Stats - https://t.co/Ye34mUoAVB pic.twitter.com/GKmKC1G2x4

— Maryland Eastern Shore Hawk Athletics (@UMESHawkSports) December 16, 2023

🔥SEAWELL HAS BEEN ON FIRE🔥

Ariana Seawell has 21 points in the first half, going 8-for-10 from the field. UMES leads 45-24 over Wagner at half.

Watch - https://t.co/UYNndmZGEb

Live Stats - https://t.co/Ye34mUoAVB pic.twitter.com/kxHTKMmImf

— Maryland Eastern Shore Hawk Athletics (@UMESHawkSports) December 16, 2023

WATCH | 2023 Cricket Celebration Bowl - Florida A&M Post-Game Press Conference

2023 Cricket Celebration Bowl - Florida A&M Post-Game Press Conference https://t.co/oaibvkTgLf via @YouTube

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) December 17, 2023

WATCH | 2023 Cricket Celebration Bowl - Howard Post-Game Press Conference

2023 Cricket Celebration Bowl - Howard Post-Game Press Conference https://t.co/zNbBxHhfG8 via @YouTube

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) December 17, 2023

WATCH | VP Kamala Harris arrives in Atlanta for Celebration Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium

VP Kamala Harris arrives in Atlanta for Celebration Bowl at Mercedes-Ben... https://t.co/2C9H2fmDL2 via @YouTube

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) December 17, 2023

WATCH | Florida A&M University Incomparable Marching 100 Band | "Celebration Bowl Field Show" (2023)

Famu Marching 100 | "Celebration Bowl Halftime Show" (2023) https://t.co/m0MbUgEpXV via @YouTube

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) December 17, 2023

WATCH | What the Celebration Bowl win means for FAMU fans of all generations

What the Celebration Bowl win means for FAMU fans of all generations https://t.co/BK5OCgt21m via @YouTube

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) December 17, 2023

WATCH | Congratulations to @HCWillieSimmons winning the @CelebrationBowl !

Congratulations to @HCWillieSimmons winning the @CelebrationBowl!

The Rattlers were down big at times in this game but Coach always talks about process and if any team had the leadership to pull this out it was #FAMU! #FAMULY #HBCU @PGLoveSports

Sponsored by: @OzellBrand pic.twitter.com/RbUWVJo8iJ

— MTMV Sports (@MTMVPN) December 16, 2023

They Said It Was Gonna Be A Movie. 🎬

How The Rattlers Stole Christmas. 🧡💚🐍 pic.twitter.com/h2sAQSA3Q0

— Dec 16 #BeatHoward (@CanABlKManVent) December 17, 2023

Chopped it up with @FAMUAthletics Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics @Tiffani_Sykes yesterday and she’s a Celebration Bowl Champ TODAY at her dream job!

Chopped it up with @FAMUAthletics Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics @Tiffani_Sykes yesterday and she’s a Celebration Bowl Champ TODAY at her dream job!

Congrats and s/o to @FAMU_FB for taking the title 🏈 pic.twitter.com/hFWWtvfWjo

— Tykera Carter (@tykeracarter) December 17, 2023

First year AD @Tiffani_Sykes snags her first @CelebrationBowl W! 🏆🐍🏈#CelebrationBowl #BlackWomenInSports #FAMU pic.twitter.com/1U44xBYUft

— Angel Reese’s edge control! (@TwillieShannon) December 16, 2023

and that’s a WRAP from the swac’s favorite (and the best) media team🫡 pic.twitter.com/wYV6rSjlKy

— Ashley Bigbee (@AshleyBigbee) December 17, 2023

Willie Simmons and Florida A&M Wins Another National Championship, 45 Years To The Day! | Kyle T. Mosley

Willie Simmons and Florida A&M Wins Another National Championship, 45 Years To The Day!@HBCULegends | @CelebrationBowl | @FAMU_FB | #SWAC | #HBCU | @HCWillieSimmons

Champs: https://t.co/DnUR76Jf77https://t.co/DnUR76Jf77

— HBCU Legends (@hbculegends) December 17, 2023

Rapper Plies gives huge shoutout to Florida A&M on X | Randall Barnes

Rapper Plies gives huge shoutout to Florida A&M on X - ClutchPoints https://t.co/ya4AjVyrFd via @GoogleNews

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) December 17, 2023

No seriously call me champ for now on 💍🧡💚 and I want to say Christmas came early 🎄🎅🏽

No seriously call me champ for now on 💍🧡💚 and I want to say Christmas came early 🎄🎅🏽 pic.twitter.com/tsvnoExCwT

— KDOT 🗣 (@JUICE_KDOT) December 17, 2023

All 5 Trophies Secured🐍 pic.twitter.com/2T0O12qve2

— Penalty Talk (@PenaltyTalk) December 16, 2023

Famu after Today pic.twitter.com/KLLGHG0xm5

— Slim🌴 (@8k_slim) December 16, 2023

Also of note, it was 45 years ago TO THE DAY Florida A&M beat UMass for the Division I-AA national title | Alison Posey

Also of note, it was 45 years ago TO THE DAY Florida A&M beat UMass for the Division I-AA national title.

December 16th, 1978.

Storybook man.

— Alison Posey (@AlisonPosey14) December 16, 2023

We all did https://t.co/n8A9zutFl2 pic.twitter.com/XgKqkGplrH

— G. Thomas III (@3peatgee) December 16, 2023

No surprise that @Rhsathletics1 product Kelvin Dean is your Offensive MVP of the 2023 Celebration Bowl.

Isaiah Major is your defensive MVP. pic.twitter.com/fnDYJZTxfx

— Alison Posey (@AlisonPosey14) December 16, 2023

THEY DID IT!!!@FAMU_FB is your 2023 Celebration Bowl Champs!!!!

30-26 the final over Howard! 🏆 🐍 pic.twitter.com/ZA36RbSUeY

— Alison Posey (@AlisonPosey14) December 16, 2023

Ciara Maple (OF) @ Eustis High School FL has committed to Florida A&M Softball

Ciara Maple (OF) @ Eustis High School FL has committed to Florida A&M Softball pic.twitter.com/zu0O9NWeVG

— HBCU Premier Sports & More (@HBCUSports1) December 16, 2023