Overview
- The confrontation erupted as teams returned from halftime at Eddie G. Robinson Memorial Stadium, escalating from jawing at midfield to punches and players slammed into benches.
- Officials ejected nine players before the third quarter began, with five from Grambling State and four from Bethune-Cookman.
- Grambling won 31-23, with quarterback Hayden Benoit throwing four touchdowns as the Tigers improved to 7-3 overall and 4-2 in SWAC play.
- Grambling State said it takes the matter seriously and announced a full inquiry in coordination with the conference following the on-field fight.
- The SWAC and both programs are reviewing video; no further discipline has been announced and the identities of the ejected players have not been disclosed, while coach Mickey Joseph attributed the clash to perceived disrespect.