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Football By Shenice Caughman, Media Relations Intern

SC State Battles NC A&T in Key MEAC Showdown

GREENSBORO, NC—The South Carolina State Bulldogs (3-4 overall, 3-1 in the MEAC) will hit the road for the final road game of the regular season, to battle league rival league rival the Aggies of North Carolina A&T State University (7-1 overall, 5-0 in the MEAC), Saturday (Nov. 5) at Aggie Stadium. Kickoff is 1 p.m.

SC State leads the series 12-2 against NC A&T during the Pough era. In the last meeting, the Bulldogs drop a heartbreaking 9-6 decision to the Aggies in Orangeburg, SC.

In their last outing the Bulldogs suffered their first conference loss of the season in a 28-26 loss to host Hampton at Armstrong Stadium. Freshman wide receiver De'Montrez Burroughs had a career day catching with 7 receptions for 133-yards in the loss.

Sophomore QB Caleb York leads the offense throwing 78-of-177-3 for 780-yards (111.43 ypg) and 10 touchdowns in seven (7) games. Redshirt freshman running back Bishop Ford heads the rushing attack on the ground with 87 carries for 376 yards and three (3) touchdowns. Burroughs sparks the receiving corps with 11 receptions for 202 yards, and one (1) touchdown.

All-MEAC and Preseason Defensive Player of the Year Red-shirt junior linebacker Darius Leonard spearheads the defense with a team-high 86 tackles (51 solo), 6.5 TFL and two interceptions.  Leonard leads the MEAC and is ranked among the top defenders in the FCS I-AA.  Meanwhile, teammate  and All-MEAC performer redshirt-junior linebacker Dayshawn Taylor  is second on the team in tackles behind Leonard with 59 (40 solo), 9 TFL and two (2) forced fumbles.

"This and every game can be heard across the entire SC State Bulldog Football Radio Network which consists of ESPN Columbia 94.9 FM/1230 AM (Columbia), Old Skool 102.9 FM (Orangeburg), 90.3 FM WSSB (Orangeburg), and WOCS 93.7 FM (Orangeburg).  The games are also available online at www.ESPNColumbia.com, via mobile by downloading the "ESPN Columbia" mobile app, or by phone by dialing 641-552-5120."

For more information about purchasing tickets, visit us at www.scsuathletics.com or call (803) 536-8579 or 1-800-298-9157. For more information on Bulldog football or to schedule player or coaches interviews during the season, contact the Office of Athletic Media Relations at (803)536-7060 or by email at KLewis19@scsu.edu.
 
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Players Mentioned

Darius  Leonard

#10 Darius Leonard

LB
6' 3"
Redshirt Junior
Dayshawn Taylor

#34 Dayshawn Taylor

LB
5' 11"
Redshirt Junior
Bishop Ford

#3 Bishop Ford

RB
5' 7"
Redshirt Freshman
Caleb York

#12 Caleb York

QB
6' 1"
Sophomore

Players Mentioned

Darius  Leonard

#10 Darius Leonard

6' 3"
Redshirt Junior
LB
Dayshawn Taylor

#34 Dayshawn Taylor

5' 11"
Redshirt Junior
LB
Bishop Ford

#3 Bishop Ford

5' 7"
Redshirt Freshman
RB
Caleb York

#12 Caleb York

6' 1"
Sophomore
QB