---
"title": "Prairie View A&M gets commitment from quarterback from FCS powerhouse"
"description": "The Southwestern Athletic Conference Western Division champions will be adding a new weapon to help them defend their title. Prairie View A&M head football coach Bubba McDowell confirmed to HBCU Legends’ Kyle. T Mosley that former Montana quarterback Clifton McDowell has committed to the Panther program. 2779 total yards 22 Touchdowns 4 Ints11-1 As Starter2023 […]"
"date": "2024-04-11"
"authors":
  -
    "name": "Chris Stevens"
"url": "https://hbcusports.com/2024/04/11/prairie-view-am-gets-commitment-from-quarterback-from-fcs-powerhouse/"
"categories":
  - "Football"
"tags":
  - "Prairie View"
---

# Prairie View A&M gets commitment from quarterback from FCS powerhouse

The Southwestern Athletic Conference Western Division champions will be adding a new weapon to help them defend their title. Prairie View A&M head football coach Bubba McDowell confirmed to HBCU Legends’ Kyle. T Mosley that [former Montana quarterback Clifton McDowell has committed to the Panther program](https://www.si.com/college/hbcu/prairie-view-lands-mcdowell). https://twitter.com/\_Cliff10/status/1776337303666876801 McDowell, a 6-foot-4, 225 graduate student, was 11-1 as the Grizzlies’ starting quarterback, totaling 2779 yards and accounting for 22 touchdowns. Under his leadership, Montana advanced to the FCS national championship game, losing to South Dakota State 23-3. The Panthers were led by Trazon Connley under center last year, winning the SWAC West and participating in the conference championship game, where they lost to Celebration Bowl champion Florida A&M 35-14. Connley completed 55 percent of his passes for 2063 yards and 9 touchdowns for PVAMU.