COLUMBIA, South Carolina -- A big favorite against a smaller Palmetto State school hungry to pull a major upset, only to get eventually overwhelmed by the larger, more resourceful larger school.
South Carolina State played the underdog role two weeks ago when it traveled to Memorial Stadium to face third-ranked Clemson. Despite the Bulldogs’ best effort, the Tigers dominated from the outset to pull off a 52-13 victory.
Different Tiger, different role for S.C. State today at Williams-Brice Stadium. This time, it’s the Bulldogs who enjoy the perceived personnel advantages against a Division II Benedict College team it has defeated 11 straight times and defeated by an average of 43.3 points in the previous three Palmetto Capital City Classic meetings.
The Goliath mantle is something S.C. State head football coach Buddy Pough has been reluctant to wear entering today’s game. In fact, he sees a closer gap competitively between Benedict and S.C. State as compared to his team and Clemson.
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