2021 Preseason Football Schedule
ORANGEBURG, SC– The South Carolina State University football team will report to camp on Thursday, Aug 5
th and begin practicing on Friday, Aug.6
th .
Buddy
Pough, is entering his 20
th season at the helm of the South Carolina State program, will conduct the team's first practice on Friday, beginning at 9:30 a.m.
Pough is winningest coach in school history with a record of 136-75 overall and has led the Bulldogs to seven Mid-Eastern Athletic Championships during his tenure.
The Bulldogs picked 1
st in the MEAC Preseason Poll to capture the league crown, posted nine (9) Bulldogs on All MEAC Preseason Teams, including defensive back
Decobie Durant being tabbed as Preseason Defensive Player of the Year.
SC State will look to build off a strong spring season after finishing 3-1 overall, 2-0 MEAC.
The Bulldogs will then conduct their second practice in a 9:30 a.m. morning session on Saturday in helmets. Monday (Aug. 9
th)
Pough's team will dress out in shells at 9:30 a.m. and Tuesday (Aug. 10
th) in a 2:30 p.m. workout.
Practices are free and open to the public. Visitors may enter Oliver. C. Dawson Stadium on the visitor's side and may sit in the stands to view practice. No spectators or fans are allowed on the field during practice.
The Bulldogs open their season on road against SWAC foe Alabama A&M, Saturday September 4th at Louis Crews Stadium in Huntsville, Alabama at 6 p.m. (CT).
Season tickets for South Carolina State's four-game home schedule remain available. Reserved seating is available today and may be purchased by contacting the SC State Ticket Office by phone at (803) 536-8579 or online at www.scsuathletics.com.
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