Tag: South Carolina State Football

Ricorian Brown’s Late Touchdown Lifts South Carolina State Past Howard, 35-28

Brandon King

South Carolina State found a way to escape Washington, D.C., with another important MEAC victory. The Bulldogs defeated Howard 35-28 on Thursday night, November 5, behind a clutch performance from running back Ricorian Brown, who delivered the game-winning touchdown with just 17 seconds remaining. Brown finished with 143 rushing yards and two touchdowns, including the decisive 9-yard scoring run that capped a seven-play, 74-yard drive. South Carolina State improved to 8-2 overall and 3-0 in MEAC competition, while Howard fell to 4-6 and 1-2 in conference play. Bulldogs Build Halftime…

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South Carolina State Blows Past Morgan State 51-10 Behind Dominant Offensive Performance

Brandon King

South Carolina State made a statement in MEAC play Thursday night, overwhelming Morgan State 51-10 at Hughes Stadium in Baltimore. The Bulldogs dominated on both sides of the football, piling up 509 total yards while limiting the Bears to just 150. What started as a competitive contest in the second quarter quickly turned into a one-sided affair as South Carolina State scored 30 unanswered points in the second half to secure the 41-point victory. With the win, South Carolina State improved to 7-2 overall and 2-0 in MEAC competition, while…

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South Carolina State Pulls Away From Norfolk State for 22-7 MEAC Victory

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image via SCSU Athletics 7 Norfolk St. 4-4 , 0-1 22 Winner South Carolina St. 6-2 , 1-0 Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F Norfolk St. 0 0 7 0 7 South Carolina St. 10 9 0 3 22 South Carolina State used a strong first-half performance, two rushing touchdowns from Mason Pickett-Hicks and a disciplined defensive effort to defeat Norfolk State 22-7 on Saturday, Oct. 24, in Orangeburg, South Carolina. The Bulldogs improved to 6-2 overall and opened MEAC play with a victory, while Norfolk State fell to 4-4 overall and 0-1…

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South Carolina State’s Joshua Barker Earns No. 1 FCS Defensive Line Grade With Elite 90.2 PFF Mark

Brandon King

South Carolina State Bulldogs defensive lineman Joshua Barker is putting together a season worthy of national recognition. Barker has earned an elite 90.2 Pro Football Focus (PFF) grade, ranking No. 1 among both HBCU and FCS defensive linemen midway through the 2026 college football season. The distinction puts the Bulldogs standout at the top of the position rankings and adds another individual accomplishment to South Carolina State’s championship aspirations. Barker Is Making His Presence Felt in the Trenches Barker has already demonstrated his ability to disrupt opposing offenses. During South…

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South Carolina State Falls to Charleston Southern, 49–39, Despite 470 Yards of Offense

Brandon King

image via Kelvin L. Bonnette 39 SCS 49 Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F SCS 6 10 15 8 39 CSU 14 21 7 7 49 South Carolina State showed offensive resilience on the road Saturday, but costly special-teams plays and turnovers proved too much to overcome in a 49–39 loss to Charleston Southern. The Bulldogs finished with 470 total yards, 27 first downs and 35:29 in possession time, yet the Buccaneers capitalized on explosive plays to secure the 10-point victory. How the game was decided Charleston Southern established control…

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South Carolina State’s perfect season ends on walk-off field goal

Brandon King

ORANGEBURG, S.C. — South Carolina State’s perfect start to the 2026 season came to a heartbreaking end Saturday afternoon. The Citadel stunned the No. 15/12 Bulldogs 34-31, with Evan Kiely drilling a 31-yard field goal as time expired to give The Citadel its first victory over a ranked opponent since 2022. SC State entered the matchup 5-0 and nationally ranked, but The Citadel repeatedly answered every Bulldog push — and ultimately delivered the knockout punch on the final play of the game.  The loss snapped SC State’s five-game winning streak…

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South Carolina State Defeats Bethune-Cookman 31-21, Improves to 5-0

Brandon King

South Carolina State remained unbeaten Saturday night, defeating Bethune-Cookman 31-21 at Daytona Stadium in Daytona Beach, Florida. The Bulldogs improved to 5-0 on the season, while Bethune-Cookman fell to 2-2. South Carolina State built a 24-7 halftime advantage, survived a second-half rally by the Wildcats and put the game away with a fourth-quarter touchdown. South Carolina State finished with 430 yards of total offense, including 282 rushing yards and 148 passing yards. Bethune-Cookman managed 238 total yards. How It Happened South Carolina State struck first when Josh Shaw scored on…

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South Carolina State Hangs On to Defeat Furman, 20-17

Brandon King

image via South Carolina State Athletics South Carolina State remains unbeaten. The No. 16 Bulldogs jumped on No. 24 Furman early, weathered a second-half comeback and made the biggest defensive play of the night late in the fourth quarter to escape with a 20-17 victory Saturday night in Greenville. The win moves South Carolina State to 4-0 on the season, while Furman falls to 2-2. It was the first meeting between the programs since 2015. (Furman University⁠) SC State Comes Out Firing The Bulldogs needed just one play to get…

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South Carolina State Climbs to No. 20 in Latest AFCA FCS Coaches Poll

Brandon King

South Carolina State is moving up the national rankings. The Bulldogs have climbed to No. 20 in the latest AFCA FCS Coaches Poll following their impressive 31-13 victory over Florida A&M in the Orange Blossom Classic. SC State improved to 2-0 with the win, continuing what has been an impressive start for the defending HBCU national champions. (NCAA.com⁠) The Bulldogs controlled the Orange Blossom Classic from the line of scrimmage, piling up 479 yards of total offense, including 292 rushing yards, while holding FAMU to just 161 total yards and…

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South Carolina State Defeats FAMU 31-13 in Orange Blossom Classic

Brandon King

Image via the Tallahassee Democrat MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — South Carolina State made a statement on one of HBCU football’s biggest stages Sunday, overpowering Florida A&M 31-13 in the Orange Blossom Classic at Hard Rock Stadium. The No. 22 Bulldogs improved to 2-0 behind a dominant rushing attack and a defense that made life miserable for the Rattlers throughout the afternoon. South Carolina State finished with 479 total yards, including 292 on the ground, while limiting Florida A&M to just 161 total yards and minus-1 rushing yard. The Bulldogs also…

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