December 27, 2025
The flag-raising honors the South Carolina State Bulldogs, who received the 2025 Black College National Championship.
South Carolina State University’s success on the football field is being acknowledged on the South Carolina State House with the first-ever flyover of an HBCU flag following the Bulldogs’ nationwide championship.
Lawmakers and college leaders introduced that the South Carolina State University flag might be raised over the State House on Jan. 19, 2026. The historic second will coincide with Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Along with the flag elevating, a ceremony celebrating the college’s victory and its contributions to the state can even happen, HBCU Gameday reported.
The flag-raising honors the South Carolina State Bulldogs, who won the 2025 Black College National Championship with a 40–38, four-overtime victory in opposition to Prairie View A&M within the Celebration Bowl. The achievement cemented the college’s standing as one of many premier sports activities applications amongst traditionally Black schools and universities (HBCU).
State Rep. Hamilton R. Grant introduced the popularity for the HBCU in a put up on X.
“We are happy to announce that Governor McMaster has honored our request! For the primary time in our state’s historical past, an HBCU Flag will fly excessive above our Capitol. Congratulations once more to the 2025 National HBCU Champions!” Grant wrote.
The request to honor the South Carolina State Bulldogs was a joint effort by SC legislators. House Rep. Grant, Rep. Jerry Govan and Sen. Deon Tedder appealed to the state’s current Governor, Gov. Henry McMaster. The HBCU might be added to various the state’s establishments who’ve proven excellence worthy of such an honor. Previous flags flown on the capitol embody, Clemson University, Coastal Carolina University, and the University of South Carolina.
The Jan. 19 ceremony will happen on the State House grounds and is anticipated to incorporate remarks from state officers, college representatives and members of the neighborhood. The occasion additionally coincides with observances marking Black History Month.
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