ORANGEBURG, SC– The South Carolina State University football team reported to camp on Tuesday, July 29^th and will begin practicing on Wednesday, July 30^st at 9 a.m., inside O.C. Dawson Stadium on Willie Jeffries Field.

Second-year head coach Chennis Berry and the defending Mid-Eastern Athletic Champions look to defend their title and enters camp with high enthusiasm and excitement.

The Bulldogs will resume practice at 8 a.m. start, on Thursday (July 31) in helmets, followed by Friday (Aug 1^st) and Saturday (Aug.2) workout at 8 a.m. in shells.

Sunday (Aug. 3) will feature an evening practice at 7:30 p.m.

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 or sideline during practice.

South Carolina State will hold its annual "Meet Players Day", August 16^th at O.C. Dawson Stadium, followed by Stadium .The annual Bulldog Picture/Media Day on Aug. 23  at 9:00 a.m.., with more details later.

The Bulldogs open their season at home versus state for Wofford in the season-opener inside O.C. Dawson Stadium on Willie Jeffries Field. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. SC State will be celebrating Faculty & Staff Appreciation Day.

Season tickets for South Carolina State's five-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.

Fans interesting in joining the STATE CLUB can visit www.thestateclub.com
 
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