2020 Celebration Bowl: North Carolina A&T outscores Alcorn State

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2020 Celebration Bowl: North Carolina A&T outscores Alcorn State

North Carolina A&T faces Acorn State in the Celebration Bowl Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

North Carolina A&T coach Sam Washington is doused by defensive back Jalon Bethea during the final seconds of the 64-44 win over Alcorn State in the Celebration Bowl Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Alcorn State quarterback Felix Harper (2) is sacked by North Carolina A&T defensive lineman Jermaine Williams during the first half of the Celebration Bowl Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

North Carolina A&T quarterback Kylil Carter (10) passes during the first half of the Celebration Bowl game against Alcorn State Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Alcorn State running back Niko Duffey is brought down by North Carolina A&T defensive back Janaz Sumpter (37) as linebacker Stephen Davis Jr. also defends on the opening kickoff during the first half of the Celebration Bowl Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Alcorn State quarterback Felix Harper passes against North Carolina A&T during the first half of the Celebration Bowl Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

North Carolina A&T running back Jah-Maine Martin rushes as Alcorn State linebacker Solomon Muhammad (49) defends during the first half of the Celebration Bowl Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

North Carolina A&T quarterback Kylil Carter rushes as Alcorn State linebacker Solomon Muhammad (49) and linebacker Daimen Anderson (42) defend during the first half of the Celebration Bowl Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

North Carolina A&T linebacker Jacob Roberts (57) brings down Alcorn State tight end Jerimiah Green during the first half of the Celebration Bowl Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

North Carolina A&T drum majors perform during halftime of the Celebration Bowl Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Alcorn State players and coaches stand on the sideline as North Carolina A&T scores a touchdown during the second half of the Celebration Bowl Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. North Carolina A&T won 64-44.

Alcorn State quarterback Felix Harper tries to evade the defense of North Carolina A&T linebacker Julian Monell (53) and defensive lineman Leon Smalls (41) during the second half of the Celebration Bowl Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

North Carolina A&T wide receiver Korey Banks (2) cuts back on Alcorn State defensive back Keyron Kinsler Jr. (15) during a long run in the second half of the Celebration Bowl Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

North Carolina A&T wide receiver Elijah Bell (13) and running back Kashon Baker (25) celebrate a touchdown against Alcorn State during the second half of the Celebration Bowl Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Alcorn State quarterback Felix Harper (2) passes under pressure from North Carolina A&T defensive lineman Leon Smalls (41) during the second half of the Celebration Bowl Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

North Carolina A&T defensive back Herbert Booker leaps into the arms of North Carolina A&T defensive back Janaz Sumpter after the Celebration Bowl Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Alcorn State defensive lineman Kee Wayne Jones is consoled by defensive back Allen Bruce (20) after North Carolina A&T scored a touchdown during the second half of the Celebration Bowl Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

North Carolina A&T quarterback Kylil Carter is pursued by Alcorn State players during the second half of the Celebration Bowl Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

North Carolina A&T quarterback Kylil Carter (10) is brought down by Alcorn State players during the second half of the Celebration Bowl Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Alcorn State running back De'Shawn Waller (3) is grabbed by North Carolina A&T defensive back Will Jones (42) during the second half of the Celebration Bowl Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

North Carolina A&T offensive lineman Jeremiah Martin celebrates after winning the Celebration Bowl Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, over the Alcorn State Braves at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

North Carolina A&T wide receiver Elijah Bell comes off the field celebrating after the first half of the Celebration Bowl Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

North Carolina A&T quarterback and offensive player of the game Kylil Carter (left), coach Sam Washington and defensive player of the game linebacker Jacob Roberts (right) hold the trophy after winning the Celebration Bowl Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

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North Carolina A&T coach Sam Washington is doused by defensive back Jalon Bethea during the final seconds of the 64-44 win over Alcorn State in the Celebration Bowl Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

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