Today's MEAC battle between the Rattlers and South Carolina State will not only likely decide who will win the conference (identical records of 4-1 overall and 2-0 in the MEAC), but it could also be the deciding factor in who takes home a National Black College Championship as well.
The Bulldogs and Rattlers (ranked 1-2 in both major HBCU polls) currently are the highest scoring teams in the MEAC and each has several players at the top of statistical categories.
For example, FAMU quarterback Curtis Pulley leads the league in passing (198 ypg.) and total offense (272.4 ypg.). His counterpart Malcolm Long is second in passing yards (173.8 ypg.) and third in total offense.
Also, Bulldog WR/KR Oliver "Tre" Young leads the MEAC in receptions (5.0 rpg.) and receiving yards (69.2 ypg.). FAMU receivers Isaac West (3.6 rpg., 68.4 ypg.) and Kevin Elliot (4.2 rpg., 62.2 ypg.) are just behind Young in both categories.
While FAMU leads the all-time series (32-18-3), the Bulldogs have won the last six meetings against the Rattlers. In fact, SCSU has 13 won straight MEAC games. It's the first time the Bulldogs have pulled off the feat since they did it between the 1981 and 1982 seasons.
Via Black Athlete
Gooooooooooo Rattlers
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