Photos: The Celebration Bowl at the Georgia Dome

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Photos: The Celebration Bowl at the Georgia Dome

A college football game on Dec. 17, 2016

12172016 Atlanta Georgia
MEAC champs North Carolina Central goes up against SWAC champs Grambling State in the Air Force Reserve Celebration Bowl at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta.
W.A. Bridges Jr. special

12172016 Atlanta Georgia NC Central WR Jacen Murphy (2) runs after the catch as the MEAC champs North Carolina Central go up against SWAC champs Grambling State in the Air Force Reserve Celebration Bowl at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta.
W.A. Bridges Jr. special

12172016 Atlanta Georgia
MEAC champs North Carolina Central goes up against SWAC champs Grambling State in the Air Force Reserve Celebration Bowl at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta.
W.A. Bridges Jr. special

12172016 Atlanta Georgia NC Central WR LaVontis Smith catches a pass over the defense of Grambling's Chad Williams as MEAC champs North Carolina Central go up against SWAC champs Grambling State in the Air Force Reserve Celebration Bowl at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta.
W.A. Bridges Jr. special

12172016 Atlanta Georgia NC Central RB Ramone Simpson runs during the first half as MEAC champs North Carolina Central go up against SWAC champs Grambling State in the Air Force Reserve Celebration Bowl at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta.
W.A. Bridges Jr. special

12172016 Atlanta Georgia
MEAC champs North Carolina Central goes up against SWAC champs Grambling State in the Air Force Reserve Celebration Bowl at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta.
W.A. Bridges Jr. special

12172016 Atlanta Georgia
MEAC champs North Carolina Central goes up against SWAC champs Grambling State in the Air Force Reserve Celebration Bowl at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta.
W.A. Bridges Jr. special

12172016 Atlanta Georgia Teams await the coin toss at the start of the game.
MEAC champs North Carolina Central go up against SWAC champs Grambling State in the Air Force Reserve Celebration Bowl at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta.
W.A. Bridges Jr. special

12172016 Atlanta Georgia
MEAC champs North Carolina Central goes up against SWAC champs Grambling State in the Air Force Reserve Celebration Bowl at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta.
W.A. Bridges Jr. special

12172016 Atlanta Georgia NCCU Eagles' RB Dorrel McClain is surrounded on the tackle by Tigers defenders during the first half.
MEAC champs North Carolina Central Eagles go up against SWAC champs Grambling State Tigers in the Air Force Reserve Celebration Bowl at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta.
W.A. Bridges Jr. special

12172016 Atlanta Georgia
MEAC champs North Carolina Central goes up against SWAC champs Grambling State in the Air Force Reserve Celebration Bowl at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta.
W.A. Bridges Jr. special

12172016 Atlanta Georgia
MEAC champs North Carolina Central goes up against SWAC champs Grambling State in the Air Force Reserve Celebration Bowl at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta.
W.A. Bridges Jr. special

12172016 Atlanta Georgia
MEAC champs North Carolina Central goes up against SWAC champs Grambling State in the Air Force Reserve Celebration Bowl at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta.
W.A. Bridges Jr. special

12172016 Atlanta Georgia
MEAC champs North Carolina Central goes up against SWAC champs Grambling State in the Air Force Reserve Celebration Bowl at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta.
W.A. Bridges Jr. special

12172016 Atlanta Georgia
MEAC champs North Carolina Central goes up against SWAC champs Grambling State in the Air Force Reserve Celebration Bowl at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta.
W.A. Bridges Jr. special

12172016 Atlanta Georgia
MEAC champs North Carolina Central goes up against SWAC champs Grambling State in the Air Force Reserve Celebration Bowl at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta.
W.A. Bridges Jr. special

12172016 Atlanta Georgia
MEAC champs North Carolina Central goes up against SWAC champs Grambling State in the Air Force Reserve Celebration Bowl at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta.
W.A. Bridges Jr. special

12172016 Atlanta Georgia
MEAC champs North Carolina Central goes up against SWAC champs Grambling State in the Air Force Reserve Celebration Bowl at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta.
W.A. Bridges Jr. special

12172016 Atlanta Georgia
MEAC champs North Carolina Central goes up against SWAC champs Grambling State in the Air Force Reserve Celebration Bowl at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta.
W.A. Bridges Jr. special

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12172016 Atlanta Georgia MEAC champs North Carolina Central goes up against SWAC champs Grambling State in the Air Force Reserve Celebration Bowl at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta. W.A. Bridges Jr. special

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