South Carolina State head coach Chennis Berry was named the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) Minority Advancement Forum Coach of the Year.
Coach Berry led the Bulldogs to a 10-3 overall record and a 5-0 mark in the MEAC. In addition to claiming the MEAC championship, their second consecutive under Berry, South Carolina State defeated Alcorn State 40-38 in the Celebration Bowl in a quadruple overtime thriller. In celebration of this achievement, the SCSU flag flew over the State House in Columbia, the first time for an HBCU.
Thirteen Bulldogs earned All-MEAC Postseason honours, including 5 on the First Team and 8 on the Second Team. Roger Smith was named MEAC Offensive Lineman of the Year, while Coach Berry was named MEAC Coach of the Year. All-American defensive back Jarod Washington was named MEAC Defensive Player of the Year.
The Bulldogs finished No. 21 in the Stats Perform FCS Top 25 postseason poll and No. 25 2025 AFCA FCS Coaches Poll, presented by Hudl.
