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ESPN's Harry Lyles (left) interviews South Carolina State head coach Chennis Berry after Berry's Bulldogs defeated Prairie View A&M 40-38 at the Celebration Bowl on Dec. 13, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

‘To God, be the glory’: South Carolina State earns redemption in Celebration Bowl win

40-38 victory over Prairie View A&M gives the Bulldogs their first Black college football national championship under head coach Chennis Berry

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South Carolina State head coach Chennis Berry watches the action during the second half of the 2024 Celebration Bowl on Dec. 14, 2024, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Pain of 2024 Celebration Bowl loss drives South Carolina State’s bid for redemption

Head coach Chennis Berry and the Bulldogs spent the offseason focused on improving on past mistakes and bringing newcomers on the team up to speed

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It’s football season at historically Black colleges. Here are 7 questions up for debate

High-profile new hires, teams looking to defend titles fuel fresh competition

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Chennis Berry made Benedict a champion. Now he wants to do the same for S.C. State.

First-year coach leaned on his winning philosophy — and a few former players — in leading South Carolina State to Celebration Bowl

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South Carolina State quarterback’s reunion with former coach yields winning results

Eric Phoenix, the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference leader in passing yards, first built relationship with Chennis Berry at Benedict College

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Grambling State begins national search for a new head coach after firing Hue Jackson

Tigers’ co-offensive coordinator John Simon to serve as interim leader of football program

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Benedict College coach Chennis Berry leans on faith, focus to elevate football team

SIAC champion Tigers will play Wingate in first trip to NCAA Division II playoffs

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