Johnson C Smith Golden Bulls @ South Carolina State Bulldogs
South Carolina State routs DII Johnson C Smith 41-0
ORANGEBURG, S.C. -- Bruce Johnson returned an interception for a touchdown, Cornelius Walker scored on a blocked punt and South Carolina State routed Johnson C Smith 41-0 on Saturday in the Bulldogs' home opener.
South Carolina State (1-1) held Division II Johnson C Smith (0-3) to 69 yards total on its 45 offensive plays. The Golden Bulls rushed 29 times for 22 yards.
Trey Samuel started the scoring with a 10-yard touchdown run in the first quarter. Samuel had 27 yards on seven carries. Datron James added a 1-yard plunge in the third quarter.
Tyler Scandrett kicked field goals of 39, 31, 32 and 27 yards. South Carolina State tacked on a safety late in the fourth quarter.
Saturday's game was the de facto home opener for South Carolina State, which had its Sept. 9 home contest against Charleston Southern postponed due to the threat of Hurricane Irma.
Game Information
Orangeburg, SC
2025 Standings
| CIAACIAA | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Union | 8-0 | 9-3 |
| Johnson C Smith | 6-1 | 10-2 |
| Fayetteville State | 6-1 | 6-4 |
| Virginia State | 5-3 | 6-4 |
| Elizabeth City State | 4-3 | 4-6 |
| Livingstone | 3-4 | 5-5 |
| Bluefield State University | 2-5 | 3-7 |
| Shaw | 2-5 | 2-8 |
| Winston-Salem | 2-5 | 4-6 |
| Bowie State | 2-6 | 3-7 |
| Lincoln (PA) | 0-7 | 0-10 |
| Mid-Eastern Athletic ConferenceMid-Eastern Athletic Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina State | 5-0 | 10-3 |
| Delaware State | 4-1 | 8-4 |
| North Carolina Central | 3-2 | 8-4 |
| Howard | 2-3 | 5-7 |
| Morgan State | 1-4 | 4-8 |
| Norfolk State | 0-5 | 1-11 |
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