ORANGEBURG, SC—South Carolina State head coach Oliver "Buddy" Pough talks about the 59-6 routing over Benedict College in the Palmetto Capital City Classic last week at Williams-Brice Stadium.

The Bulldogs open up conference play this week at home against the visiting Pirates of Hampton University in a 2 p.m. showdown.

The game will be televised on ESPNU and ESPN3 with a tape-delay.

South Carolina State claimed the fifth spot in the SBN (Sheridan Broadcasting Network Poll in Week Five, while earning the seventh spot in the Heritage Sports Radio Network Black College Football FCS Poll.

SEASON TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE
The South Carolina State University Ticket Office is accepting applications for season tickets for the 2013 football season. For more information, call 803-536-8579 or 1-800-298-9157.