| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FAMU | 7 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| SCST | 6 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 25 |
SC State edges Florida A&M 25-21
ORANGEBURG, SC -- Richard Cue ran for one score and threw for another and South Carolina State won 25-21 when Florida A&M University fumbled the ball away on the game's final drive.
Cue was 13 of 25 for 186 yards passing, including a 28-yard TD pass to Dennis Roe. Mariel Cooper returned a punt 25 yards for a score for the Bulldogs (7-3, 5-1 Mid-Eastern Athletic conference).
The Ratttlers led 21-20 at the half on scoring runs by James Owens and Lemond Buice and an 8-yard pass from Carson Royal to Casey Glines, but could score no more.
Nick Belcher kicked a 26-yard field goal in the third quarter and a 28-yarder in the fourth to give SC State a 25-21 edge. The Rattlers (3-7, 2-4, MEAC) were threatening in the final seconds when they fumbled the ball away.
It was the teams' 55th meeting, with the Rattlers leading the series 31-22-2.
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2023 Southwestern Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Florida A&M | 1-0 | 2-1 |
| Alabama A&M | 1-1 | 2-2 |
| Bethune-Cookman | 0-0 | 1-2 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 0-0 | 0-2 |
| Alabama State | 0-0 | 1-1 |
| Jackson State | 0-1 | 2-2 |
| Team | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Prairie View A&M | 1-0 | 1-2 |
| Southern | 1-0 | 1-2 |
| Alcorn State | 0-0 | 1-2 |
| Grambling | 0-0 | 1-2 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 0-1 | 1-3 |
| Texas Southern | 0-1 | 0-3 |
2023 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina Central | 0-0 | 2-1 |
| Howard | 0-0 | 1-2 |
| Morgan State | 0-0 | 1-2 |
| Norfolk State | 0-0 | 1-2 |
| Delaware State | 0-0 | 0-3 |
| South Carolina State | 0-0 | 0-3 |
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