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Coach Bubba McDowell Confirms Former University Of Montana Quarterback Visits And 'Commits' To Prairie View A&M

The "QB ARMS WAR" in the SWAC is starting to get interesting.

Kyle T. Mosley

Clifton McDowell
Clifton McDowell / Former University of Montana Quarterback Clifton McDowell commits to Prairie View A&M; Credit: University of Montana Athletics

HOUSTON - The "QB ARMS WAR" in the SWAC is starting to get interesting. Coach Bubba McDowell confirmed with HBCU Legends that the highly coveted signal-caller Clifton McDowell has visited.

Houston Defender lead reporter Terrance Harris first reported the sighting of the former Montana Grizzlies quarterback Clifton McDowell at Wednesday's practice.

McDowell, a towering figure at 6-4 and 225 pounds. CBS Sports Analyst Emory Hunt described him to HBCU Legends as "efficient more than dynamic."

Following his entry into the NCAA transfer portal, he was expected to receive plenty of interest from Division I FBS schools. Coach McDowell hired Patrick Browning as the Panther's new passing game coordinator and quarterbacks coach.

McDowell's arrival would be seen as a crucial step in Prairie View's quest to repeat as the SWAC West Champions.

Last season with the Montana Grizzlies, McDowell passed for 2779 yards, 22 touchdowns, and four interceptions. He set the school's quarterback's single-season rushing record with 753 and contributed nine rushing touchdowns.

He posted an 11-1 record en route to being named the 2023 Big Sky Newcomer of the Year for the Big Sky Conference Champions. McDowell also received the Big Sky Player of the Week (11/4) and was named National Offensive Player of the Week twice.

If you look at his video, he's a talented quarterback who is savvy. He stands tall in the pocket while using his eyes to gain an advantage against defensive backs. McDowell's presence and big body will remind the Panthers fans of another transfer quarterback, Jawon Pass.

Could he be the quarterback Coach Bubba McDowell has longed for at Prairie View for a trip to the 2024 Celebration Bowl?

We shall see.

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Kyle T. Mosley
KYLE T. MOSLEY

I am Kyle T. Mosley, the Founder, Managing Editor, and Chief Reporter for the HBCU Legends, Saints News Network, and Pelicans Scoop on FanNation a Sports Illustrated team channel since October 2019.  Morehouse Alum, McDonogh #35 Roneagles (NOLA), Drum Major of the Tenacious Four.  My Father, Mother, Grandmother, Aunts and Uncles were HBCU graduates! Host of "Blow the Whistle" HBCU Legends, "The Quad" with Coach Steward, and "Bayou Blitz" Podcasts. Radio/Media Appearances:  WWL AM/FM Radio in New Orleans (Mike Detillier/Bobby Hebert),  KCOH AM 1230 in Houston (Ralph Cooper), WBOK AM in New Orleans (Reggie Flood/Ro Brown), and 103.7FM "The Game" (Jordy Hultberg/Clint Domingue), College Kickoff Unlimited (Emory Hunt), Jeff Lightsly Show, and Offscript TV on YouTube. Television Appearance: Fox26 in Houston on The Isiah Carey Factor, College Kickoff Unlimited (Emory Hunt). My Notable Interviews:  Byron Allen (Media Mogul), Deion Sanders (Jackson State University, Head Coach), Tomekia Reed (Jackson State Lady Tigers Basketball Coach), Taylor Rooks (NBA Reporter), Swin Cash (VP of Basketball - New Orlean Pelicans), Demario and Tamala Davis (NFL Player), Jerry Rice (Hall of Famer), Doug Williams (HBCU & NFL Legend), Emmitt Smith (Hall of Famer), James "Shack" Harris (HBCU & NFL Legend), Cris Carter (Hall of Famer), Solomon Wilcots (SiriusXM NFL Host), Steve Wyche (NFL Network), Jim Trotter (NFL Network), Travis Williams (Founder of HBCU All-Stars, LLC), Malcolm Jenkins (NFL Player), Cam Jordan (NFL), Demario Davis (NFL), Allan Houston (NBA All-Star), Drew Brees (Former NFL QB), Deuce McAllister (Former NFL RB), Willie Roaf (NFL Hall of Fame), Jim Everett (Former NFL Player), Quinn Early (Former NFL Player), Dr. Reef (NFL Players' Trainer Specialist), Nataria Holloway (VP of the NFL). I am building a new team of journalists, podcasters, videographers, and interns.  For media requests, interviews, or interest in joining HBCU Legends, please contact me at kmosley@hbcusi.com. Follow me:

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