South Carolina State opens season with 87-0 victory over Savannah State
ESPN NCAAF • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 12:18 PM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
South Carolina State launched the 2025 football season with a dominant 87-0 victory against Savannah State on August 30. Quarterback Keely Watson threw three touchdown passes, while running back Josh Shaw added three rushing touchdowns. The win marks a successful start for the defending HBCU national champions as they aim to build on last year's title. South Carolina State's scoring prowess displayed both in the air and on the ground sets a high standard for upcoming games in the season.
- •South Carolina State scored 87 points against Savannah State on August 30.
- •Keely Watson threw three touchdown passes.
- •Josh Shaw contributed three rushing touchdowns.
- •South Carolina State is the defending HBCU national champion.
- 1:07 PMESPN NCAAF — 2025 HBCU national champs open with 87-0 win
"Keely Watson threw three touchdown passes and Josh Shaw ran for three scores as defending HBCU national champion South Carolina State defeated Savannah State 87-0 on Saturday.
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