South Carolina State University

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MEAC · Oliver C. Dawson Stadium · 22,000 · 11,750 avg in 2026

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The marketno line yetat Furman · our model 67% South Carolina State University · a number, not a pick

LastW 66–0 vs Virginia State · Sat Sep 12 · Ka'Von Chisolm 2 sacks, 2 TFL, 2 tackles

Nextat Furman · Sat Sep 19 · 7 pm ET · Paladin Stadium · series 1-2, last win 2014 · Game preview

Updated Tue Sep 15 · through week 2

FCS Program Prestige · South Carolina State University

Mid-Major Contender

FCS Playoff Contender — consistent bracket participant, regional force.

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All-time record · South Carolina State University

South Carolina State University has won 64% of its games since 1977 — 75% at home, 50% on the road.

162-91 all-time · 24 seasons · 1977–2026

Home 80-27
Away 61-62
Neutral 21-2
1 g 1970s
73% 2000s
59% 2010s
60% 2020s

Program memory

What this program never forgets

Most weeks vanish. These didn’t.

2025 Celebration Bowl Victory

South Carolina State defeats Prairie View A&M 40–38 in 4 OT, winning the HBCU National Championship. Historic 21-point comeback from halftime deficit.

2025

Perfect MEAC Season (5–0)

SC State wins the MEAC conference championship outright with an undefeated conference record

Moment of the season — so far · South Carolina State University · 2026

Won 87-0 vs Savannah State

Week 1 of 2026. A statement margin. Recruiting boards re-rendered overnight.

Decisive Margin

FCS → NFL Pipeline

2022–2022

South Carolina State University has sent 1 player to the NFL Draft since 2022.

Developing. The pipeline is real but still building volume.

1 picks · last 5 drafts
#142 Decobie Durant Cornerback · 2022 · Los Angeles
#119 all-time · 1 first-round picksthe talent factory →

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Playoff History

Recent postseason (2021-2025): 2-1

Most recent: 2025 — win 38-40 (away). Last 5 postseason: 2-1.

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