South Carolina State Bulldogs at Furman Paladins
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DJ Maultsby's TD catch proves to be difference in South Carolina State's 20-17 win against Furman
The Bulldogs (4-0), ranked No. 18 in the Stats Perform poll and the defending HBCU national champions, remain unbeaten despite allowing their most points in a game this season.
Keely Watson connected with Maultsby for a 65-yard touchdown on the first play from scrimmage, and Josh Shaw added a 9-yard touchdown run to give South Carolina State a 14-0 first-quarter lead.
Furman (2-2) cut the deficit to 17-9 on three Nathan Chapman field goals before Jett Jackson made a 28-yarder with 3:03 remaining to extend the Bulldogs’ lead to 20-9.
Connor Ackerley, who replaced the injured Jake Garcia in the third quarter, answered with a 67-yard touchdown pass to Luke Shields. Ackerley connected with Daniel Haughton for the two-point conversion to pull Furman within three with 2:47 left.
Watson threw for 186 yards and a touchdown. Shaw rushed for 55 yards and a score as South Carolina State held Furman to 53 rushing yards.
Ackerley threw for 164 yards and a touchdown, and Shields finished with seven catches for 133 yards.
Furman: at Richmond next Saturday.
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How To Watch
How can I watch South Carolina State Bulldogs vs. Furman Paladins?
- TV Channel: Bulldogs at Paladins 2021 College Football, week 3, is broadcasted on ESPN+.
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Scoring Summary
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TD | 1st Period 14:51 | DJ Maultsby 65 Yd pass from Keely Watson (Jett Jackson Kick) |
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TD | 1st Period 6:28 | Josh Shaw 9 Yd Run (Jett Jackson Kick) |
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FG | 2nd Period 11:59 | Nathan Chapman 27 Yd Field Goal |
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FG | 2nd Period 4:21 | Jett Jackson 42 Yd Field Goal |
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FG | 3rd Period 6:48 | Nathan Chapman 49 Yd Field Goal |
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FG | 4th Period 13:57 | Nathan Chapman 44 Yd Field Goal |
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FG | 4th Period 3:03 | Jett Jackson 28 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 4th Period 2:47 | Luke Shields 67 Yd pass from Connor Ackerley (Connor Ackerley Pass to Daniel Haughton for Two-Point Conversion) |
Statistics
 SCST |
 FUR |
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|---|---|---|
| 16 | 1st Downs | 18 |
| 5-16 | 3rd down efficiency | 3-17 |
| 0-1 | 4th down efficiency | 2-5 |
| 332 | Total Yards | 317 |
| 208 | Passing | 264 |
| 16/32 | Comp/Att | 21/40 |
| 6.5 | Yards per pass | 6.6 |
| 124 | Rushing | 53 |
| 36 | Rushing Attempts | 34 |
| 3.4 | Yards per rush | 1.6 |
| 9-80 | Penalties | 4-40 |
| 1 | Turnovers | 1 |
| 0 | Fumbles lost | 1 |
| 1 | Interceptions thrown | 0 |
| 31:57 | Possession | 28:03 |
Game Information
Location: Greenville, SC
Attendance: 9,217 · Capacity:
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