South Carolina State Bulldogs @ Appalachian State Mountaineers
NCAA DIVISON I FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP - FIRST ROUND
10-3, 5-3 Away
21
10-3, 5-3 Away
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SCST | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 21 |
| 7 | 10 | 7 | 13 | 37 |
11-2, 7-0 Home
37
11-2, 7-0 Home
Game Leaders
176
M. LongQB
17/40, 2 TD, 1 INT
176
433
A. EdwardsQB
29/41, 4 TD, 2 INT
433
117
W. FordRB
23 CAR, 1 TD
117
58
J. JacksonRB
11 CAR
58
68
O. DarbyTE
5 REC, 2 TD
68
95
B. QuickWR
5 REC, 2 TD
95
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None
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None
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11
M. Hamlin-
11
5
M. LeGreeS
5
Team Stats
325
Total Yards
557
2
Turnovers
3
21
1st Downs
30
6-60
Penalties
6-70
4/15
3rd Down
4/12
2/5
4th Down
1/2
18:32
Possession
18:08
Game Information
Boone, NC
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 21 | 30 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 4-15 | 4-12 |
| 4th down efficiency | 2-5 | 1-2 |
| Total Yards | 325 | 557 |
| Passing | 176 | 433 |
| Comp/Att | 17/41 | 29/41 |
| Yards per pass | 4.3 | 10.6 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 2 |
| Rushing | 149 | 124 |
| Rushing Attempts | 39 | 36 |
| Yards per rush | 3.8 | 3.4 |
| Penalties | 6-60 | 6-70 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 3 |
| Fumbles lost | 1 | 1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 2 |
| Possession | 18:32 | 18:08 |
2026 Standings
FCS
| Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Howard | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Morgan State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Norfolk State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| North Carolina Central | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| South Carolina State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
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