South Carolina State survives Bethune-Cookman's second-half rally in Daytona

South Carolina State held off a strong second-half push from Bethune-Cookman to secure a 31-21 victory on September 26 at Daytona Stadium. The Bulldogs, ranked No. 1 in HBCU football, led 24-7 before the Wildcats cut the deficit to 24-21 with a late scoring drive. An 85-yard touchdown drive by South Carolina State, capped off by Josh Shaw's one-yard run, sealed the game. Bethune-Cookman will open its SWAC schedule against Alabama State on October 3, aiming to build on this performance after improving in the second half against a tough opponent.

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