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0–87
Final
 Oliver C. Dawson Stadium, Orangeburg
FINALSavannah State 0, South Carolina State 87

Highlights

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Win probability

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SCST WINNING
SAV WINNING
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KICKOFF: SCST 59% · BIGGEST SINGLE-PLAY SWING: 7 PTS

Scoring plays

13 SCORES
Q1
Passing Touchdown

Malaqhi Jones 23 Yd pass from Keely Watson (Jett Jackson Kick)

11:52
0-7
Passing Touchdown

Mason Pickett-Hicks 9 Yd pass from Keely Watson (Jett Jackson Kick)

6:45
0-14
Rushing Touchdown

Ronnie Robinson 30 Yd Run (Jett Jackson Kick)

3:15
0-21
Q2
Rushing Touchdown

Mason Pickett-Hicks 7 Yd Run (Jett Jackson Kick)

14:55
0-28
Rushing Touchdown

Josh Shaw 5 Yd Run (Jett Jackson Kick)

11:33
0-35
Pass Reception

Zaivan Offord 13 Yd pass from Zaivan Offord (Jett Jackson Kick)

9:39
0-42
Passing Touchdown

Tyler Smith 7 Yd pass from Keely Watson (Jett Jackson Kick)

4:03
0-49
Field Goal Good

Jett Jackson 26 Yd Field Goal

0:09
0-52
Q3
Rushing Touchdown

Josh Shaw 4 Yd Run (Jett Jackson Kick)

11:54
0-59
Rushing Touchdown

Josh Shaw 10 Yd Run (Jett Jackson Kick)

7:16
0-66
Q4
Rushing Touchdown

Javion Martin 10 Yd Run (Juan Dominguez Kick)

14:10
0-73
Rushing Touchdown

Ricorian Brown 16 Yd Run (Juan Dominguez Kick)

3:57
0-80
Blocked Punt Touchdown

Jayden Fuller 0 Yd Return of Blocked Punt (Juan Dominguez Kick)

1:50
0-87

What happened

ESPN RECAP

Watson throws 3 TDs, Shaw rushes for 3 TDs as South Carolina State dismantles Savannah State 87-0

ORANGEBURG, S.C. -- , Keely Watson threw three touchdown passes, and Josh Shaw ran for three scores as South Carolina State shut out Savannah State 87-0 on Saturday in a season opener for both teams. Watson completed 8 of his 12 passes for 95 yards, while Shaw carried nine times for 74 yards. The Bulldogs, who won the HBCU National Championship last season and are ranked No. 24 in FCS, rushed for 423 yards and seven touchdowns on 46 carries. Watson opened the scoring with a 23-yard touchdown pass to Malaqhi Jones and later connected with Mason Pickett-Hicks from 9 yards out. Ronnie Robinson added a 30-yard touchdown run as South Carolina State took a 21-0 lead in the first quarter. The Bulldogs added 31 points in the second quarter for a 52-0 halftime advantage. Watson threw his third touchdown to Tyler Smith before Zaivan Offord took over and added a touchdown of his own.

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Top performers

SAV
PASSINGChristian Burks5/14, 34 YDS, 1 INT
RUSHINGFabian Walker2 CAR, 16 YDS
RECEIVINGElijah Stephens2 REC, 18 YDS
SCST
PASSINGRonnie Robinson9/11, 96 YDS
RUSHINGMason Pickett-Hicks9 CAR, 95 YDS, 1 TD
RECEIVINGShamontae Burgess4 REC, 60 YDS

Team stats

SAV · SCST
117
TOTAL YARDS
627
42
PASSING
204
75
RUSHING
423
6
1ST DOWNS
32
3-15
3RD DOWN EFFICIENCY
8-10
3
TURNOVERS
0
10-75
PENALTIES
8-70
28:19
POSSESSION
31:41

OLIVER C. DAWSON STADIUM, ORANGEBURG · ATTENDANCE 12,000

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