Watson throws four touchdowns as Bulldogs roll up 509 yards of total offense in dominating road victory
BALTIMORE, Md. (Oct. 29, 2026) — Nationally ranked No. 22/25 South Carolina State delivered another statement performance Thursday night, overpowering Morgan State 51-10 in a nationally televised Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) showdown at Hughes Stadium.
The defending MEAC champions extended their conference winning streak to 12 consecutive games while improving to 7-2 overall and 2-0 in league play under third-year head coach
Chennis Berry.
The Bulldogs dominated on both sides of the football, piling up
509 yards of total offense, including 296 passing and 213 rushing, while holding Morgan State (5-4, 0-2 MEAC) to just 150 total yards and minus-12 yards rushing.
Senior quarterback
Keely Watson turned in an outstanding performance, completing 27 of 36 passes for 279 yards and four touchdowns without an interception. Watson distributed the football to multiple receivers as the Bulldogs recorded seven touchdowns and scored 30 unanswered points after halftime.
SC State established control early, marching 82 yards on 11 plays on its opening possession, capped by a 1-yard touchdown run from
Josh Shaw. Watson followed with a 5-yard scoring strike to Martavious Collins to give the Bulldogs a 14-0 first-quarter advantage.
Morgan State responded in the second quarter, capitalizing on a South Carolina State fumble that Raquane Matthews returned 10 yards for a touchdown. A 30-yard field goal by
Alex Amaya narrowed the Bulldogs' lead to 14-10 with 5:10 remaining before halftime.
SC State answered with a crucial seven-play, 59-yard drive in the closing minutes of the half. Watson connected with Troy Hillman on a 20-yard touchdown pass as time expired, sending the Bulldogs into the locker room with a 21-10 advantage.
The second half belonged entirely to the Bulldogs.
Jett Jackson opened the third-quarter scoring with a 35-yard field goal before Watson found sophomore wide receiver
DJ Maultsby for a 10-yard touchdown, extending the lead to 30-10.
The Bulldogs continued their offensive assault in the fourth quarter, scoring 21 points while keeping the Bears off the scoreboard.
Watson connected with
Shamontae Burgess on a 10-yard touchdown pass before
Ronnie Robinson broke free for a 16-yard scoring run. Kacy Fields capped the dominating performance with a 28-yard touchdown run with 18 seconds remaining.
Bulldogs Dominate the Statistical Battle
South Carolina State controlled nearly every major statistical category, recording 30 first downs compared with just 10 for Morgan State. The Bulldogs averaged 6.8 yards per offensive play and converted seven of 12 third-down opportunities.
The defensive unit was equally impressive, holding Morgan State to just one rushing first down, recording four sacks and six tackles for loss while limiting the Bears to 162 passing yards.
Morgan State managed only three third-down conversions in 13 attempts and failed to score an offensive touchdown.
Myles Dixon, Kwantre Harry and Jayden Fuller were among the defensive standouts. Dixon recorded a sack and two quarterback hurries, while Harry added a sack, forced fumble and quarterback hurry.
Ka'Von Chisolm recovered a fumble and returned it 12 yards.
Offensively, Fields led the Bulldogs' rushing attack with 71 yards and a touchdown on 11 carries. Ricorian Brown added 59 rushing yards on 12 attempts and contributed three receptions for 47 yards.
Julian Milligan provided an additional spark with 54 rushing yards on just three carries, including a 49-yard run.
Maultsby led the receiving corps with five catches for 51 yards and a touchdown. Hillman finished with four receptions for 50 yards and a score, while Malaqhi Jones added four catches for 49 yards.
The Bulldogs also received touchdown receptions from Collins and Burgess.
Bulldogs Continue MEAC Championship Pursuit
The victory further strengthened South Carolina State's position in the MEAC championship race as the Bulldogs continued their pursuit of a third consecutive conference title.
Under Berry, SC State has established itself as one of the league's premier programs, combining an explosive offensive attack with a physical, aggressive defensive unit.
Thursday's 41-point victory showcased that balance as the Bulldogs scored on all seven trips inside the red zone, including six touchdowns, and held Morgan State scoreless throughout the second half.
The win also continued SC State's impressive run of conference success, extending its MEAC winning streak to 12 games and keeping the Bulldogs unbeaten in league competition this season.
By the Numbers
- 51 points: SC State's offensive explosion against Morgan State.
- 12 straight: Consecutive MEAC victories for the Bulldogs.
- 509 yards: Total offense produced by SC State.
- 279 yards, four touchdowns: Quarterback Keely Watson's passing performance.
- 213 rushing yards: Bulldogs' production on the ground.
- Minus-12 rushing yards: Morgan State's final rushing total.
- 30 first downs: Recorded by the Bulldogs compared with 10 for the Bears.
- Four sacks: Recorded by the SC State defense.
- 30 unanswered points: Scored by SC State in the second half.
- 7-for-7: Bulldogs' scoring efficiency inside the red zone.
Final Score: No. 22/25 South Carolina State 51, Morgan State 10
Records: SC State (7-2, 2-0 MEAC); Morgan State (5-4, 0-2 MEAC)
Location: Hughes Stadium | Baltimore, Maryland
Attendance: 5,208
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