In a thrilling matchup at the Cotton Bowl on Saturday night, Prairie View A&M emerged victorious over Grambling in a five-overtime marathon, securing a 36-34 win. The game unfolded with both teams trading touchdowns and successful point-after attempts in the first overtime. Subsequently, both squads managed field goals in the second overtime, prolonging the contest into the third overtime which mandated two-point conversions.

As the intense battle continued, neither team could convert their initial pair of two-point attempts, with Grambling faltering on their third try. This lapse paved the way for Prairie View A&M to capitalize on the opportunity for victory. A crucial defensive holding penalty granted the Panthers possession at the one-yard line, setting the stage for Lamagea McDowell to power through the middle and secure the game-winning touchdown.

The momentum shifted in the Panthers’ favor during the fourth quarter thanks to key plays. Connor Wisham’s 39-yard touchdown, set up by Terrell Coleman Jr’s interception, gave Prairie View A&M a lead of 24-17 with less than 10 minutes remaining. Another pivotal interception by Cameron Franklin led to Jaden Johnson’s 9-yard rushing touchdown, leveling the score earlier in the fourth quarter.

Grambling launched a valiant effort in their final possession of regulation, with Myles Crawley connecting on a 38-yard pass to Marquis Harris, who made a crucial grab at the Panthers’ 9-yard line with just a minute left in the game. This set the stage for Crawley to find Jalen Johnson for a 12-yard touchdown, tying the game at 38 seconds.

The dramatic victory for Prairie View A&M adds excitement to their season, bringing their record to 2-3 overall and 1-2 in the Southwestern Athletic Conference, while Grambling’s record stands at 3-2, with a 0-1 conference record. The hard-fought battle between these two teams showcased the resilience and determination of both squads as they battled it out on the field at the iconic Cotton Bowl.