Friday, September 11, 2026

SC State is the best HBCU Football Team in the Country

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SC State Tops Black College Football Poll

  
South Carolina State Tops Black College Football Poll; Four MEAC Programs Crack Top 10 

NORFOLK, Va. – Four Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) football programs were recognized in this week’s Black College Football Poll, headlined by top-ranked South Carolina State. 
Delaware State (No. 5), Howard (No. 7) and North Carolina Central (No. 8) joined the Bulldogs in the Top 10, while Morgan State also received votes. 
The Black College Football Poll is the first officially endorsed national poll dedicated exclusively to HBCU football programs competing at the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) and NCAA Division II levels.  
 
The poll is jointly sanctioned by the MEAC, Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC), Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) and Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association (SIAC), providing a unified national ranking of HBCU football programs across both divisions. 
South Carolina State remained atop the rankings following a dominant 31-13 victory over Florida A&M in Sunday’s Orange Blossom Classic. The undefeated Bulldogs received 23 of 25 first-place votes to maintain the No. 1 spot. 
 
Black College Football Poll 
 
NCAA Division I (FCS)  
Rank Institution Record Points (FPV*) Previous Week  
1 South Carolina State (2-0, 0-0) 478 (23) 1  
2 Prairie View A&M (1-1, 1-0) 370 (1) 5  
T-3 Alabama State (2-0,0-0) 364 2  
T-3 Jackson State (2-0, 0-0) 364 3  
5 Delaware State (1-1, 0-0) 274 4  
6 Grambling State (2-0, 0-0) 220 (1) 8  
7 Howard (1-1, 0-0) 156 7  
8 North Carolina Central (1-1, 0-0) 72 NR  
9 Texas Southern (1-1, 0-1) 68 6  
10 Alabama A&M (1-1, 0-0) 42 NR  
    
*(First-Place Votes) 
  
Others Receiving Votes: Southern 38, Alcorn State 36, Morgan State 30, Florida A&M 30,  
Arkansas-Pine Bluff 18, Hampton 18 
 
About the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference 
The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) enters its 56th year of intercollegiate competition with the 2026–27 academic year. Headquartered in Norfolk, Virginia, the MEAC is comprised of eight distinguished Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) along the Atlantic seaboard: Coppin State University, Delaware State University, Howard University, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Morgan State University, Norfolk State University, North Carolina Central University, and South Carolina State University. Since its founding in 1970, the MEAC has been dedicated to promoting academic excellence, sportsmanship, and the personal growth of student athletes. For more information, visit www.MEACSports.com. 
 
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Monday, September 7, 2026

SC State rolls pass Florida A&M 31-13 in Orange Blossom Classic



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Game Recap: Football |

SC State Rolls Past Florida A&M 31-13 in Orange Blossom Classic

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — South Carolina State delivered a statement performance on one of HBCU football's biggest stages Sunday, using an explosive rushing attack and a dominant defensive effort to defeat Florida A&M 31-13 in the Orange Blossom Classic at Hard Rock Stadium.

The Bulldogs improved to 2-0 on the season after controlling the line of scrimmage on both sides of the football. SC State rolled up 479 yards of total offense, including 292 yards rushing, while its defense held the Rattlers to just 161 total yards and minus-1 yard rushing.

Running back Mason Pickett-Hicks powered the Bulldogs' offense with a career-type performance, rushing 17 times for 210 yards and two touchdowns, averaging 12.4 yards per carry. His longest run covered 58 yards. Josh Shaw added two rushing touchdowns as SC State scored all four of its touchdowns on the ground.

Florida A&M (1-1) struck first with Emilio Bacardi's 30-yard field goal, but the Bulldogs needed only 28 seconds to answer.

Pickett-Hicks broke free for a 58-yard touchdown run with 7:17 remaining in the opening quarter to give SC State a 7-3 advantage. The Bulldogs' defense immediately created another opportunity when Sharmari Reed recovered an Isaiah Knowles fumble and returned it 8 yards to the FAMU 6. Five seconds later, Shaw powered into the end zone from 6 yards out, extending the lead to 14-3.

SC State continued to dictate the game in the second quarter. After FAMU cut the margin to 14-6 on Bacardi's 31-yard field goal, the Bulldogs responded with a seven-play, 75-yard scoring drive.

Shaw capped the march with a 1-yard touchdown run with 3:31 remaining, sending SC State into halftime with a 21-6 advantage.

The Bulldogs wasted little time adding to their lead after intermission.

SC State marched 75 yards in just four plays on its opening possession of the third quarter, with Pickett-Hicks breaking loose for a 32-yard touchdown run to push the advantage to 28-6.

Florida A&M's only touchdown came defensively when Justin Bostic returned an interception 80 yards for a score with 6:07 remaining in the third quarter. The SC State defense did not allow an offensive touchdown in the contest.

The Bulldogs put the finishing touches on the victory when Jett Jackson connected on a 39-yard field goal with 1:09 remaining for the final 31-13 margin. Jackson was also perfect on all four extra-point attempts.

SC State's defense was relentless throughout the afternoon. The Bulldogs recorded five sacks for 30 yards and 15 tackles for loss totaling 50 yards, while forcing FAMU into negative rushing yardage. Jordan Dollard was a major factor up front, finishing with six tackles, 1.5 sacks, 4.5 tackles for loss and a forced fumble. Josh Barker added two sacks for 14 yards, while Ka'Von Chisolm recorded a sack and 2.5 tackles for loss.

The defensive performance was particularly impressive against the run. Florida A&M managed only 60 positive rushing yards but lost 61, finishing with minus-1 yard on 30 attempts. The Rattlers also went just 4-for-17 on third down and were 0-for-1 on fourth down.

SC State quarterback Keely Watson completed 10 of 17 passes for 168 yards, while Ronnie Robinson went 2 of 3 for 19 yards. Malaqhi Jones led the receiving corps with six catches for 72 yards, while Troy Hillman added two receptions for 58 yards, including a 37-yard grab.

The numbers underscored the Bulldogs' dominance. SC State held a 479-161 advantage in total offense, a 292 to minus-1 advantage on the ground and a 19-10 edge in first downs. The Bulldogs averaged 8.3 yards per offensive play and 7.7 yards per rushing attempt.

Despite committing three turnovers and being penalized 13 times for 112 yards, SC State consistently answered adversity with explosive plays and a defense that prevented FAMU's offense from reaching the end zone.

The victory moved the Bulldogs to 2-0, while Florida A&M fell to 1-1, and gave SC State an impressive Orange Blossom Classic triumph before 23,188 fans at Hard Rock Stadium.
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