GAME NOTES VERSUS BETHUNE-COOKMAN
ORANGEBURG, SC—The South Carolina State Bulldogs (4-3, 2-1 MEAC) will battle the visiting Bethune-Cookman (6-1, 3-0 MEAC) Wildcats in a pivotal Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference showdown Saturday at O.C. Dawson Stadium. Kickoff is 1:30 p.m.

The contest is a critical one for Coach Buddy Pough and the Bulldogs, who are hoping to rebound from their first league loss – a 48-35 home setback to NC Central two weeks (Oct. 11) ago. SC State was idle last week.

A loss would drop the Bulldogs two games behind the Wildcats and out of the running for the MEAC title and a postseason berth.

"It's a win or go home type situation for us," said Pough at his weekly news conference Monday. "The ox is in the ditch and we have to get him out. Our backs are against the wall and we have to find a way to win a ball game."

THE ATTRACTION: South Carolina State is celebrating Business and Industry Day. The University will recognize its sponsors and supporters during a special ceremony.

THE SERIES: The Bulldogs and Wildcats are meeting for the 52^nd time in a series that began in 1956. SC State enjoys a 31-19-1 edge in the rivalry. However, B-C has won three of the last four meetings, including the last two appearances in Orangeburg. B-C triumphed 14-3 at Daytona Beach last season. The Bulldog's last victory in the series was a 26-18 win at Daytona Beach in 2011.

THE COACHES : SC State's Buddy Pough (SC State '75) is in his 13^th season as head coach at his alma mater and owns a 101-46 overall mark. He is 6-6 against Bethune-Cookman.  Brian Jenkins (Cincinnati '93) is in his fifth season as head coach at Bethune-Cookman.  He is 43-12 as a head coach and is 3-1against the Bulldogs

2014 STAT LEADERS
SC STATE BULLDOGS
PASSING: A. Kollock, Jr. (52-90-3-620 yards); T. Wiley (25-47-2-152 yards and 1TD); C.Giles-McClary (12-17-0-136 yards and 2 TD's) RUSHING: J.Simmons (121-618 yards and 5 TD's); D. Lewis-Freeman (45-249 yards and 2 TD's); T. Wiley (35-96 yards) RECEIVING: T.West (18 catches for 272 yards and 3 TD's);T. Hemingway (15 catches for 183 yards ); M. Moody (13 catches for 131 yards and 1 TD) DEFENSE: J. Hughes (48 tackles, 7 TFL, 1 sack); D. Leonard (39 tackles, 7Tfl, 3 sack) J. Hargrave (29 tackles, 12 TFL, 7 sacks); S. Brock (25 tackles);A. Hamilton (20 tackles, 2.5 TFL); G. Newell (20 tackles, 2.5 TFL, 1 sack)

BETHUNE-COOKMAN WILDCATS
PASSING: Q. Williams (72-110-1-950 yards and 5 TD's); L. Brihm (23-34-0-282 yards and 4 TD) RUSHING: A. Jordan (82-378 yards and 6 TD's); M. Jones (45-319 yards and 2 TD's) D. Dillard (33-167 yards and 2 TD's) RECEIVING: J. Gordan (21 catches for 280 yards and 3 TD's); M. Jones (13 catches
for 130 yards and 1 TD) DEFENSE: R. Williams (50 tackles, 6 TFL); T. Dantzler (47 tackles, 3.5 TFL and 1 sack)