Cricket Celebration Bowl NCAA College Football Season 2025-26 South Carolina State Bulldogs x Grateful Dead Skull Logo Champion Celebration Winner Classic Hat-Cap Snapback

Cricket Celebration Bowl NCAA College Football Season 2025-26 South Carolina State Bulldogs x Grateful Dead Skull Logo Champion Celebration Winner Classic Hat-Cap Snapback

This Cricket Celebration Bowl NCAA College Football Season 2025-26 commemorative snapback hat celebrates the South Carolina State Bulldogs’ participation in the prestigious HBCU national championship game held on December 13, 2025, at the iconic Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. The Bulldogs earned their spot as the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) regular season champions with an impressive 9-3 overall record and a perfect 5-0 conference record, marking their third appearance in the Celebration Bowl within five years. This championship game, officially known as the Cricket Celebration Bowl since Cricket Wireless became the title sponsor in December 2020, serves as the de facto national championship of black college football, bringing together the champions from the two prominent historically black colleges and universities (HBCU) conferences—the MEAC and the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC). The Bulldogs faced the Prairie View A&M Panthers, who entered the bowl with a 10-3 record after claiming victory in the SWAC Championship Game, in what was broadcast nationally on ABC at noon Eastern Time. The game represents the pinnacle of HBCU football excellence, with South Carolina State vying for their ninth HBCU National Black Championship and seeking redemption after their previous Celebration Bowl appearance in 2024 resulted in a 28-7 loss to Jackson State.​ What makes this particular piece of championship merchandise extraordinarily unique is the creative crossover design featuring the iconic Grateful Dead skull logo alongside the South Carolina State Bulldogs branding, merging the legendary psychedelic rock band’s instantly recognizable imagery with college football championship celebration aesthetics. The Grateful Dead, one of the most influential American rock bands in history, is renowned for their distinctive visual iconography, particularly their various skull designs that have become cultural symbols transcending music into fashion and lifestyle merchandise. This collaboration represents a fascinating intersection of sports tradition and counterculture rock heritage, appealing to both dedicated Bulldogs fans celebrating their team’s achievement at Mercedes-Benz Stadium and Grateful Dead enthusiasts who appreciate the band’s enduring visual legacy. The snapback cap style offers adjustable comfort and classic silhouette that has remained popular in both sports merchandise and streetwear fashion, making it a versatile accessory for game day celebrations, campus wear, or casual everyday styling. The MEAC conference, which South Carolina State dominated during the 2025 regular season, holds a strong 6-3 all-time record in Celebration Bowl history, with the Bulldogs having previously captured the championship in 2021 when they defeated Jackson State 31-10 at the same Mercedes-Benz Stadium venue. This championship hat serves as both a functional piece of headwear and a collectible memento commemorating a significant moment in HBCU athletics history, representing the pride of Orangeburg, South Carolina, and the legacy of one of the nation’s premier historically black institutions in collegiate sports competition.​

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Classic Cap:

• Add style and personality to your hat collection with a custom printed classic cap.
• Constructed with 100% premium polyester that’s lightweight for maximum comfort and breathability.
• Classic caps offer great protection from the sun and are perfect for any outdoor activity.

Snapback:

• Snapback are made from 100% Polyester. They are proven to be durable and long-lasting.
• A Fused Hard Buckram Sewn Into the Front of the Crown Provides Excellent Structure and Helps Maintain the Original Flexfit Shape.

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