South Carolina State Bulldogs 23–20 The Citadel Bulldogs: Final Score & Recap | Week 2, 2024

Quick answer

South Carolina State Bulldogs defeated The Citadel Bulldogs 23–20 in Week 2, 2024. Final score: South Carolina State Bulldogs 23, The Citadel Bulldogs 20.

Game summary

South Carolina State Bulldogs edged The Citadel Bulldogs 23–20 in Week 2 of the 2024 season.

Scoring: 5 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 8 plays.
Passing leader: Eric Phoenix (South Carolina State) — 172.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.61 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Deondra Duehart — 128.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Justin Smith-Brown — 5 rec, 94.0 yds.
EPA edge: South Carolina State (+0.216/play) vs The Citadel (-0.009/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
South Carolina State Bulldogs	3	6	6	6	23
The Citadel Bulldogs	3	0	9	6	20

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

SCSTSouth Carolina State Bulldogs

+3OPP 13

+3OPP 30

+3OPP 21

OPP EZ

CITThe Citadel Bulldogs

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Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

South Carolina State
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 13
Score
3-0
Field goal good from 30 yards
The Citadel
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 30
Score
3-3
Field goal good from 47 yards
South Carolina State
Q2TD
CHCaden High
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-3
Eric Phoenix pass to Caden High for a touchdown (10 yards)
The Citadel
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 21
Score
9-6
Field goal good from 38 yards
South Carolina State
Q3TD
JSJosh Shaw
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-6
Josh Shaw rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
The Citadel
Q3TD
SDSaul Diaz
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-12
Johnathan Bennett pass to Saul Diaz for a touchdown (10 yards)
South Carolina State
Q4TD
JSJosh Shaw
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-12
Josh Shaw rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
The Citadel
Q4TD
JBJohnathan Bennett
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-18
Johnathan Bennett rushes 1 yard for a touchdown

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

Eric Phoenix (South Carolina State) — 172.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.61 EPA/play +12.85 EPA
Johnathan Bennett (The Citadel) — 160.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.50 EPA/play +8.49 EPA
Keshawn Toney (South Carolina State) — 10.0 yds · +1.79 EPA/play +1.79 EPA

Rushing

Deondra Duehart (South Carolina State) — 128.0 yds +0.46 EPA
Kazarius Adams (South Carolina State) — 15.0 yds -0.31 EPA
Eric Phoenix (South Carolina State) — 57.0 yds +0.14 EPA

Receiving

Justin Smith-Brown (South Carolina State) — 5 rec · 94.0 yds +0.42 EPA
Caden High (South Carolina State) — 5 rec · 18.0 yds +0.33 EPA
Einaj Carter (South Carolina State) — 4 rec · 35.0 yds +0.39 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Eric Phoenix	South Carolina State	21	85.7%	172	1	+0.61	+12.85
Johnathan Bennett	The Citadel	17	76.5%	160	1	+0.50	+8.49
Keshawn Toney	South Carolina State	1	100.0%	10	0	+1.79	+1.79
incomplete	South Carolina State	6	0.0%	0	0	-0.91	-5.47
incomplete	The Citadel	7	0.0%	0	0	-0.92	-6.42

Team EPA comparison

Stat	South Carolina State	The Citadel
Plays	71	50
EPA / play	+0.216	-0.009
Total EPA	+15.37	-0.46
Success rate	47.9%	32.0%
Pass EPA / play	+0.271	+0.086
Rush EPA / play	+0.179	-0.097
Yards	415	280

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	South Carolina State	14	62	+1.15	Ended
Q1	The Citadel	1	3	-0.44	Ended
Q1	South Carolina State	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	The Citadel	6	21	-1.52	Field goal
Q1	South Carolina State	5	1	-3.43	Punt
Q1	The Citadel	2	2	-2.01	Punt
Q2	South Carolina State	7	67	+0.84	Missed FG
Q2	The Citadel	9	26	-3.40	Punt
Q2	South Carolina State	12	92	+7.74	Pass TD
Q2	The Citadel	1	0	-2.85	Interception
Q2	South Carolina State	1	-4	-2.20	Ended
Q3	The Citadel	5	61	+1.50	Ended
Q3	South Carolina State	1	1	-1.17	Ended
Q3	The Citadel	0	0	—	Field goal
Q3	South Carolina State	13	87	+7.53	Rush TD
Q3	The Citadel	8	75	+6.53	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · The Citadel Bulldogs · Elijah Bass rushes for 33 yards (4th & 3) (+4.98 EPA)
Q3 · South Carolina State Bulldogs · Deondra Duehart rushes for 13 yards (4th & 7) (+4.35 EPA)
Q2 · South Carolina State Bulldogs · Eric Phoenix pass to Caden High for a touchdown (10 yards) (+4.21 EPA)
Q4 · The Citadel Bulldogs · Johnathan Bennett pass to Dervon Pesnell for 51 yards (1st & 5) (+3.58 EPA)
Q3 · The Citadel Bulldogs · Corey Ibrahim rushes for 48 yards (2nd & 4) (+3.54 EPA)
Q4 · South Carolina State Bulldogs · Eric Phoenix pass to Justin Smith-Brown for 31 yards (3rd & 9) (+3.49 EPA)
Q3 · The Citadel Bulldogs · Johnathan Bennett pass to Saul Diaz for a touchdown (10 yards) (+3.45 EPA)
Q2 · South Carolina State Bulldogs · Eric Phoenix pass to Keshawn Toney for 10 yards (2nd & 9) (+3.15 EPA)

Key takeaways

South Carolina State Bulldogs controlled the final (23–20) in Week 2.
Passing edge: Eric Phoenix (South Carolina State) — 172.0 yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: South Carolina State at 0.216 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of South Carolina State Bulldogs vs The Citadel Bulldogs?

South Carolina State Bulldogs 23, The Citadel Bulldogs 20 in Week 2 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won South Carolina State Bulldogs vs The Citadel Bulldogs?

South Carolina State Bulldogs won with a final score of 23–20.

Where can I find the South Carolina State Bulldogs vs The Citadel Bulldogs box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401654538.

Who led South Carolina State Bulldogs vs The Citadel Bulldogs in passing?

Eric Phoenix (South Carolina State) led passers with 172.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for South Carolina State Bulldogs at The Citadel Bulldogs in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.