Teddy Bridgewater, now a Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback, attended the FHSAA Class 3A state title game between Miami Northwestern and Raines.
This marks the second straight week Bridgewater was spotted at a Northwestern game after previously celebrating the playoff win over Bishop Moore.
Bridgewater is currently suspended from Miami Northwestern for the 2025-26 school year amid allegations of providing impermissible benefits.

H2: Bridgewater back in the stands for a state title rematch

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback and former Miami Northwestern head coach Teddy Bridgewater was in attendance for Friday night’s FHSAA Class 3A state title game between Miami Northwestern and Raines. The visit continued Bridgewater’s visible support for his alma mater as the Bulls chased another state championship.

Bridgewater has remained connected to the program since returning to South Florida. He was also present for Northwestern’s playoff win over Orlando Bishop Moore, where an Instagram reel captured him giving high fives to players after the game. (Instagram reel: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DR6MYMnDWTZ/)

H3: School suspension and off-field context

Bridgewater is currently under suspension by Miami Northwestern for the 2025-26 school year. The suspension stems from allegations that he provided impermissible benefits to players while serving as head coach. Despite that status, Bridgewater’s appearances at games show his continued interest in the program’s success.

H3: A quick look at Bridgewater’s impact at Northwestern

During his time leading the Bulls, Bridgewater oversaw a turnaround that culminated in Miami Northwestern’s first state title since 2019. The 2024 squad finished 12-2 and was ranked No. 6 in Florida by the Rivals Composite High School Team Rankings. Heading into the rematch with Raines, Massey Ratings listed the Bulls as the No. 2 team in Florida.

H4: Game night atmosphere and local relevance

Bridgewater’s presence added star power to a high-stakes local rivalry. For players and fans, seeing a former coach and NFL quarterback in the crowd amplified the moment — even as the program navigates the fallout from the suspension.

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H3: Social media posts from the game

Instagram reel of Bridgewater celebrating Northwestern’s playoff win: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DR6MYMnDWTZ/
Reporter Andy Villamarzo’s X (Twitter) coverage: https://x.com/Andy_Villamarzo

Bridgewater’s continued attendance at Northwestern games underscores his lasting ties to the school and the community, even as questions about his role remain unresolved. The former coach’s presence on big nights like a state title game keeps him in the conversation around one of Florida’s marquee high school programs.

Image Referance: https://www.on3.com/high-school/news/teddy-bridgewater-attends-northwestern-raines-3a-title-game/