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Atkins throws 2 TD passes and South Carolina State wins showdown with Hornets for MEAC title

William Atkins IV threw two touchdown passes and South Carolina State defeated Delaware State 28-17 in a regular-season finale Saturday to decide the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conferenc...

NOVEMBER 22 • Associated Press

Shaw's 30-yard TD run the difference in SC State's 34-27 win over NC Central

Josh Shaw broke free for a 30-yard touchdown dash with 1:51 remaining in regulation to complete South Carolina State’s 34-27 victory over NC Central on Friday night

NOVEMBER 15 • Associated Press

Jarod Washington scores on pick-6, blocked field-goal attempt in South Carolina State's 42-12 win

Jarod Washington had a pick-6 and returned a blocked field-goal attempt for a touchdown as South Carolina State beat Howard 42-12 on Saturday for the Bulldogs’ fifth straight win

NOVEMBER 8 • Associated Press

Akins, Smith lead offensive attack and SC State fends off furious Morgan State rally 36-30

William Atkins IV threw for 363 yards and a touchdown and Tyler Smith ran for a pair of touchdowns and South Carolina State held off Morgan State for a 36-30 win

NOVEMBER 1 • Associated Press

Atkins throws 4 TDs, Smith catches 2 in South Carolina State's 51-20 rout over Norfolk State

William Atkins IV threw four touchdown passes, Jordan Smith caught two of them, and South Carolina State routed Norfolk State 51-20 in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference opener for...

OCTOBER 25 • Associated Press

South Carolina State rallies past North Carolina A&T 22-16

South Carolina State stormed back from a nine-point halftime deficit to edge North Carolina A&T 22–16 behind two second-half touchdown passes from William Atkins IV

OCTOBER 11 • Associated Press

Stubblefield throws 2 TDs and Jones blocks punt as SC State rolls Savannah State 49-6

Ryan Stubblefield threw two touchdowns and South Carolina State cruised past Division II Savannah State 49-6 on Saturday

OCTOBER 4 • Associated Press

Byrum Brown's 4 TD passes lead South Florida past South Carolina State 63-14

Byrum Brown threw four touchdown passes, South Florida scored five touchdowns in the third quarter, and the Bulls blew past FCS-opponent South Carolina State 63-14

SEPTEMBER 20 • Associated Press

Part of transfer portal Atkins is in the NCAA's transfer portal, Catie Harper of the Daily News-Record.

Impact Atkins has one year of collegiate eligibility remaining. Ideally for the quarterback, he can enter his 2025 season with a much better opportunity to make an improved impact under center.

JUNE 10 • ROTOWIRE

Shares snaps in bowl win Atkins was 16-for-23 passing for 181 yards and a touchdown during Wednesday's 27-17 win over Western Kentucky.

Impact Atkins was announced as the Dukes' starter ahead of the Boca Raton Bowl with Alonza Barnett (leg) unavailable. While he would ultimately share quarterbacking duties with JC Evans, Atkins proved to be a more reliable option throwing the ball, completing 69.6 percent of his passes. In four seasons as a backup with James Madison, Atkins has completed 45-of-82 throws for 474 yards, five touchdowns and five interceptions.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will start Boca Raton Bowl Atkins will start the 2024 Boca Raton Bowl against Western Kentucky on Wednesday, Dave Riggert of Harrisonburg Radio Group reports.

Impact The 2024 Boca Raton Bowl will mark Atkins' second start as a collegiate athlete. He has yet to attempt multiple passes for James Madison's football program this year.

DECEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE