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South Carolina State holds off Furman for 20-17 road victory

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 4:43 AM

Last updated Sep 20, 2026

South Carolina State holds off Furman for 20-17 road victory

Summary

South Carolina State secured a 20-17 victory over Furman on the road in an FCS matchup on September 19. The Bulldogs jumped out to an early 14-0 lead, showcasing strong control throughout the game. Despite a late fourth-quarter touchdown by Furman, South Carolina State's defense limited the Paladins to just 53 rushing yards, significantly below their average. The win reflects South Carolina State's solid performance this season, as they continue to solidify their status among top FCS programs.

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By the Numbers

•South Carolina State scores 14 points in the first quarter.
•Furman manages only 53 rushing yards in the game.
•Keely Watson passes for 186 yards and a touchdown.
•Furman's late touchdown comes with 2:27 remaining in fourth quarter.
•Match took place on September 19, 2026.

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4:43 AMYahoo Sports — South Carolina State proves dominance again, what will be said now?

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South Carolina State continues its early-season hot streak, beating fellow FCS Top 25 team Furman 20-17 on the road. The Bulldogs controlled the game throughout. Furman withstood an early scoring blitz ( South Carolina State went up 14-0 early in the first quarter) to score a touchdown with two minutes and 27 seconds left in the fourth. But they […] The post South Carolina State proves dominance again, what will be said now? appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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