2003 South Carolina State Bulldogs football team

American college football season August 2025 March 2026 2003 South Carolina State Bulldogs football Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference MEAC 8–4 5–2 Oliver Pough 2nd Oliver C. Dawson Stadium The 2003 South Carolina State Bulldogs football team represented South Carolina State University as a member of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) during the 2003 NCAA Division I-AA football season. Led by second-year head coach Oliver Pough, the Bulldogs compiled an overall record of 8–4, with a mark of 5–2 in conference play, and finished tied for third in the MEAC. Schedule 2003 NCAA Division I-AA The Sports Network August 30 l y y Tennessee State The Coliseum Nashville, TN John Merritt Classic 20–37 18,124 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-state-tigers-defense-too-much-for-b/142582159/ The State Tigers' defense too much for Bulldogs September 1, 2003 August 24, 2025 Newspapers.com September 6 l y y Wofford Gibbs Stadium Spartanburg, SC 13–35 11,486 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/110119393/wofford-puts-hurt-on-sc-state-3513/ The Times and Democrat Wofford puts hurt on S.C. State, 35–13 September 7, 2003 August 24, 2025 Newspapers.com September 13 w y Morgan State Hughes Stadium Baltimore, MD 27–21 3,576 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-state-mccampbell-helps-bulldogs-avoi/179624139/ The State McCampbell helps Bulldogs avoid 0–3 start September 14, 2003 August 24, 2025 Newspapers.com September 20 w y y 2003 Savannah State Tigers Savannah State Johnson Hagood Stadium Charleston, SC Lowcountry Classic 53–0 10,200 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-times-and-democrat-sc-state-stampe/179624338/ The Times and Democrat S.C. State stampedes SSU in 53–0 blowout September 21, 2003 August 24, 2025 Newspapers.com September 27 w y y 2003 Benedict Tigers Benedict Williams–Brice Stadium Columbia, SC Palmetto Classic 41–7 48,723 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-state-rivalry-turns-bitter/179624562/ The State Rivalry turns bitter September 28, 2003 August 24, 2025 Newspapers.com October 11 w Norfolk State Oliver C. Dawson Stadium Orangeburg, SC 34–15 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-beaufort-gazette-south-carolina-stat/179624728/ The Beaufort Gazette South Carolina State churns up Norfolk October 12, 2003 August 24, 2025 Newspapers.com October 18 l y Bethune–Cookman 12 Municipal Stadium Daytona Beach, FL 28–31 11,021 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-state-late-interception-spoils-sc/179622129/ The State Late interception spoils S.C. State's comeback October 19, 2003 August 24, 2025 Newspapers.com October 25 l y Hampton 25 Armstrong Stadium Hampton, VA 12–32 https://www.newspapers.com/article/sun-news-hampton-32-south-carolina-stat/179624992/ Sun-News Hampton 32, South Carolina State 12 October 26, 2003 August 24, 2025 Newspapers.com November 1 w Delaware State Oliver C. Dawson Stadium Orangeburg, SC 36–13 17,176 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-state-bulldogs-shake-off-the-cobwebs/179601996/ The State Bulldogs shake off the cobwebs, rattle Hornets November 2, 2003 August 24, 2025 Newspapers.com November 8 w y Howard William H. Greene Stadium Washington, DC 24–14 6,059 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-times-and-democrat-2nd-half-play-lif/179625260/ The Times and Democrat 2nd-half play lifts S.C. State to win November 9, 2003 August 24, 2025 Newspapers.com November 15 w Florida A&M Oliver C. Dawson Stadium Orangeburg, SC 27–15 11,044 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-state-big-plays-lift-bulldogs-in-fin/173623979/ The State Big plays lift Bulldogs in final meeting with Rattlers November 16, 2003 August 24, 2025 Newspapers.com November 22 w y North Carolina A&T 13 American Legion Memorial Stadium Charlotte, NC rivalry 49–9 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-charlotte-observer-sc-state-rides/179619703/ The Charlotte Observer S.C. State rides big plays to win November 23, 2003 August 24, 2025 Newspapers.com References South Carolina State Category:South Carolina State Bulldogs football seasons South Carolina State Bulldogs football