Ford powers SCSU over FAMU 35-20

Senior running back Will Ford became the All-Time Leading rusher in South Carolina State history powering #11 SC State Bulldogs 35-20 over #22 Florida A&M Saturday before a record crowd of 24,496 at Oliver C. Dawson Stadium in Orangeburg. The win game South Carolina State its 14 straight league win.

Ford entered the contest needing 71 yards to become the All-Time rushing leader at SCSU and 518 yards to become the MEAC's All-time leader. The senior All-American running back finished the day with 24 carries for 141 yards and two touchdowns putting him second on the MEAC rushing list behind Alonzo Coleman.

"It was great to see a player like Ford earn this achievement at home in front of a record crowd," said SC State coach Buddy Pough. "Our team played very well on both sides of the ball against FAMU."

FAMU's Curtis Pulley connected on a 14-yard pass in the third quarter for their final score of the game. Donovan's second interception of the day with 0:45 seconds left sealed the 35-20 victory for SC State.

SC State quarterback Malcolm Long finished 14-19-0 for 164 yards and one touchdown, while senior wide receiver Tre' Young led the receiving corps with six catches for 77 yards and a score. FAMU was led by quarterback Curtis Pulley with 23-37 for 320 yards and three interceptions.

"Malcolm threw the ball really well and we did a great job with play calling in certain situations," stated Pough. "We just want to finish strong and get better each week as a football team."