Photos: North Carolina A&T wins Atlanta’s Celebration Bowl

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Photos: North Carolina A&T wins Atlanta’s Celebration Bowl

North Carolina A&T beat Grambling State in Atlanta’s Celebration Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Saturday.

December 16, 2017 - Atlanta, Ga: North Carolina A&T Aggies players throw confetti into the air after they defeated the Grambling State Tigers during the Celebration Bowl football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Saturday, December 16, 2017, in Atlanta. North Carolina A&T Aggies won 21-14. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

December 16, 2017 - Atlanta, Ga: North Carolina A&T Aggies defensive back Marquis Willis (32) celebrates after their win against the North Carolina A&T Aggies during the Celebration Bowl football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Saturday, December 16, 2017, in Atlanta. North Carolina A&T Aggies won 21-14. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

December 16, 2017 - Atlanta, Ga: North Carolina A&T Aggies head coach Rod Broadway celebrates with the trophy after they defeated the Grambling State Tigers during the Celebration Bowl football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Saturday, December 16, 2017, in Atlanta. North Carolina A&T Aggies won 21-14. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

December 16, 2017 - Atlanta, Ga: North Carolina A&T Aggies tight end Trey Scott (84) gets by the tackle of Grambling State Tigers defensive back Chris Grant (35) in the first half of the Celebration Bowl football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Saturday, December 16, 2017, in Atlanta. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

December 16, 2017 - Atlanta, Ga: Grambling State Tigers quarterback Devante Kincade (1) gets tackled by North Carolina A&T Aggies defensive back Franklin McCain III (29) short of the pylon in the first half of the Celebration Bowl football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Saturday, December 16, 2017, in Atlanta. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

December 16, 2017 - Atlanta, Ga: Grambling State Tigers punter Miguel Mendez (33) punts in the first half against North Carolina A&T in the Celebration Bowl football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Saturday, December 16, 2017, in Atlanta. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

December 16, 2017 - Atlanta, Ga: The drum major of the Grambling State marching band performs at half time of the Grambling State game against North Carolina A&T in the Celebration Bowl football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Saturday, December 16, 2017, in Atlanta. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

December 16, 2017 - Atlanta, Ga: Members of the Grambling State marching band performs at half time of the Grambling State game against North Carolina A&T in the Celebration Bowl football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Saturday, December 16, 2017, in Atlanta. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

December 16, 2017 - Atlanta, Ga: The drum major of the Grambling State marching band performs at half time of the Grambling State game against North Carolina A&T in the Celebration Bowl football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Saturday, December 16, 2017, in Atlanta. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

December 16, 2017 - Atlanta, Ga: Members of the Grambling State marching band performs at half time of the Grambling State game against North Carolina A&T in the Celebration Bowl football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Saturday, December 16, 2017, in Atlanta. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

December 16, 2017 - Atlanta, Ga: Members of the North Carolina A&T marching band perform at half time of the North Carolina A&T game against Grambling State in the Celebration Bowl football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Saturday, December 16, 2017, in Atlanta. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

December 16, 2017 - Atlanta, Ga: Members of the North Carolina A&T marching band perform at half time of the North Carolina A&T game against Grambling State in the Celebration Bowl football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Saturday, December 16, 2017, in Atlanta. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

December 16, 2017 - Atlanta, Ga: The drum major of the North Carolina A&T marching band perform at half time of the North Carolina A&T game against Grambling State in the Celebration Bowl football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Saturday, December 16, 2017, in Atlanta. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

December 16, 2017 - Atlanta, Ga: Grambling State Tigers running back Martez Carter (4) is stopped by North Carolina A&T Aggies linebacker Marcus Albert (4) and linebacker Deion Jones (34) in the first half of the Celebration Bowl football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Saturday, December 16, 2017, in Atlanta. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

December 16, 2017 - Atlanta, Ga: North Carolina A&T Aggies defensive lineman Julian McKnight (95) talks with Grambling State Tigers quarterback Devante Kincade (1) after a play in the first half of the Celebration Bowl football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Saturday, December 16, 2017, in Atlanta. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

December 16, 2017 - Atlanta, Ga: North Carolina A&T Aggies quarterback Lamar Raynard (7) looks to pass in the first half against Grambling State Tigers during the Celebration Bowl football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Saturday, December 16, 2017, in Atlanta. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

December 16, 2017 - Atlanta, Ga: North Carolina A&T Aggies defensive back Franklin McCain III (29) is unable to make the interception against Grambling State Tigers wide receiver Devante Davis (82) in the second half of the Celebration Bowl football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Saturday, December 16, 2017, in Atlanta. North Carolina A&T Aggies won 21-14. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

December 16, 2017 - Atlanta, Ga: North Carolina A&T Aggies running back Marquell Cartwright (22) celebrates his rushing touchdown with wide receiver Khris Gardin (8) in the first half against Grambling State Tigers during the Celebration Bowl football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Saturday, December 16, 2017, in Atlanta. North Carolina A&T Aggies won 21-14. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

December 16, 2017 - Atlanta, Ga: North Carolina A&T Aggies running back Marquell Cartwright (22) runs after a catch in the second half against the Grambling State Tigers during the Celebration Bowl football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Saturday, December 16, 2017, in Atlanta. North Carolina A&T Aggies won 21-14. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

December 16, 2017 - Atlanta, Ga: North Carolina A&T Aggies wide receiver Elijah Bell (13) makes a catch against Grambling State Tigers defensive back Dedrick Shy (11) in the second half of the Celebration Bowl football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Saturday, December 16, 2017, in Atlanta. North Carolina A&T Aggies won 21-14. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

December 16, 2017 - Atlanta, Ga: North Carolina A&T Aggies quarterback Lamar Raynard (7) celebrates his rushing touchdown in the second half against the Grambling State Tigers during the Celebration Bowl football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Saturday, December 16, 2017, in Atlanta. North Carolina A&T Aggies won 21-14. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

December 16, 2017 - Atlanta, Ga: North Carolina A&T Aggies running back Marquell Cartwright (22) celebrates with the MVP trophy after the Aggies defeated the Grambling State Tigers during the Celebration Bowl football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Saturday, December 16, 2017, in Atlanta. North Carolina A&T Aggies won 21-14. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

December 16, 2017 - Atlanta, Ga: North Carolina A&T Aggies cheerleaders pose for a photograph after the Aggies defeated the Grambling State Tigers during the Celebration Bowl football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Saturday, December 16, 2017, in Atlanta. North Carolina A&T Aggies won 21-14. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

December 16, 2017 - Atlanta, Ga: North Carolina A&T Aggies quarterback Lamar Raynard (7, facing) celebrates with running back Marquell Cartwright (22) after the Aggies defeated the Grambling State Tigers during the Celebration Bowl football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Saturday, December 16, 2017, in Atlanta. North Carolina A&T Aggies won 21-14. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

December 16, 2017 - Atlanta, Ga: North Carolina A&T Aggies quarterback Lamar Raynard (7) looks to pass in the first half against the Grambling State Tigers during the Celebration Bowl football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Saturday, December 16, 2017, in Atlanta. North Carolina A&T Aggies won 21-14. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

December 16, 2017 - Atlanta, Ga: North Carolina A&T Aggies running back Marquell Cartwright (22) and linebacker Jeremy Taylor (48) walk off the field with the trophy after the Aggies defeated the Grambling State Tigers during the Celebration Bowl football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Saturday, December 16, 2017, in Atlanta. North Carolina A&T Aggies won 21-14. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

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December 16, 2017 - Atlanta, Ga: North Carolina A&T Aggies players throw confetti into the air after they defeated the Grambling State Tigers during the Celebration Bowl football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Saturday, December 16, 2017, in Atlanta. North Carolina A&T Aggies won 21-14. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

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