Facts about the game
*Day: Saturday
*Date: Sept. 17, 2011
*Location: Bloomington, Ind.
*Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
*Coverage TV: BTN (Big Ten Network
BLOOMINGTON, IND— The SC State Bulldogs (1-1, 1-0 MEAC) will be facing its second Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) opponent in three weeks, when they battle the Indiana Hoosiers (0-2) of the Big Ten conference. Kick-off is at 3:30 p.m. and will be televised-live on the Big Ten Network.
Last week the #23 ranked Bulldogs avenged last season's only conference by defeating MEAC foe and last's year league Co-Champs the #24 ranked Wildcats of Bethune-Cookman 26-18 in a come from behind thriller in Daytona Beach, Fla.
Senior defensive back Dominique Ellis spearheaded the Bulldog defense with eight tackles (4 solo) and two interceptions, one would be returned for 55-yards for a touchdown to clinch the victory. Meanwhile, Indiana suffered a heartbreaking 34-31 loss to Virginia in their season home opener. The Hoosiers fell to 0-2 on the season under first year head coach Kevin Wilson.
SC State is still seeking its first victory over such a program. In their season opener Sept. 1, the Bulldogs dropped a 21-6 decision at Central Michigan. Saturday's matchup with Big 10 member Indiana will mark the seventh time Coach Buddy Pough's squad will have faced an FBS opponent. SC State is still seeking its first victory over such a program.
Next up the Bulldogs will host Delaware State in a pivotal MEAC showdown in its first home opener. SC State will be celebrating YOUTH/ROTC Day. Kick-off for the game is 2 p.m.
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