South Carolina State Bulldogs 34–27 North Carolina Central Eagles: Final Score & Recap | Week 12, 2025

Quick answer

South Carolina State Bulldogs defeated North Carolina Central Eagles 34–27 in Week 12, 2025. Final score: South Carolina State Bulldogs 34, North Carolina Central Eagles 27.

Game summary

South Carolina State Bulldogs beat North Carolina Central Eagles 34–27 in Week 12 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 7 touchdowns, 4 field goals across 11 plays.
Passing leader: William Atkins IV (South Carolina State) — 24.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +4.16 EPA/play.
Receiving leader: #5 J.Smith caught at 45 — 2 rec, 23.0 yds.
EPA edge: North Carolina Central (-0.053/play) vs South Carolina State (-0.059/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
South Carolina State Bulldogs	15	6	3	12	34
North Carolina Central Eagles	3	9	6	0	27

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 33

+3OPP 24

+3OPP 14

OPP EZ

+3OPP 11

OPP EZ

NCCUNorth Carolina Central Eagles

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Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

South Carolina State
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
3-0
Field goal good from 50 yards
North Carolina Central
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 24
Score
3-3
Field goal good from 41 yards
South Carolina State
Q1TD
#D#4 D.Ruffin caught at 09
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-3
#4 D.Ruffin caught at 09 catch for a touchdown (28 yards)
South Carolina State
Q1TD
NJN. Johnson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-3
N. Johnson catch for a touchdown (51 yards)
North Carolina Central
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 14
Score
15-6
Field goal good from 31 yards
South Carolina State
Q2TD
WAW. Atkins IV
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-6
W. Atkins IV — Interception returned for a touchdown
North Carolina Central
Q2TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-12
Rushing touchdown
South Carolina State
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 11
Score
24-12
Field goal good from 28 yards
North Carolina Central
Q3TD
#M#11 M.Wall caught at 15
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-18
#11 M.Wall caught at 15 catch for a touchdown (35 yards)
South Carolina State
Q4TD
JSJordan Smith
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-18
William Atkins IV pass to Jordan Smith for a touchdown (24 yards)
South Carolina State
Q4TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
36-18
Rushing touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

William Atkins IV (South Carolina State) — 24.0 yds · 1 TD · +4.16 EPA/play +4.16 EPA
Shotgun #1 W.Atkins IV (South Carolina State) — 25.0 yds · +1.19 EPA/play +3.57 EPA
Huddle-Shotgun #1 W.Atkins IV (South Carolina State) — 178.0 yds · -0.00 EPA/play -0.07 EPA

Receiving

#5 J.Smith caught at 45 (South Carolina State) — 2 rec · 23.0 yds +2.59 EPA
#4 D.Ruffin caught at 30 (South Carolina State) — 2 rec · 20.0 yds +0.37 EPA
#0 J.Johnson caught at 29 (South Carolina State) — 2 rec · 13.0 yds +0.46 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
William Atkins IV	South Carolina State	1	100.0%	24	1	+4.16	+4.16
Shotgun #1 W.Atkins IV	South Carolina State	3	66.7%	25	0	+1.19	+3.57
Huddle-Shotgun #1 W.Atkins IV	South Carolina State	28	60.7%	178	0	-0.00	-0.07
No Huddle-Shotgun #1 W.Atkins IV	South Carolina State	5	0.0%	-28	0	-1.29	-6.46
No Huddle-Shotgun #3 W.Harris	North Carolina Central	33	36.4%	165	0	-0.21	-6.86
W. Atkins IV	South Carolina State	1	0.0%	33	0	-7.86	-7.86

Team EPA comparison

Stat	South Carolina State	North Carolina Central
Plays	75	59
EPA / play	-0.059	-0.053
Total EPA	-4.40	-3.10
Success rate	42.7%	33.9%
Pass EPA / play	+0.028	-0.113
Rush EPA / play	-0.158	+0.029
Yards	479	306

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	South Carolina State	3	4	-3.42	Punt
Q1	North Carolina Central	3	1	-3.47	Ended
Q1	South Carolina State	10	27	-4.18	Field goal
Q1	North Carolina Central	5	51	+0.51	Field goal
Q1	South Carolina State	8	67	+5.69	Pass TD
Q1	South Carolina State	1	51	+3.58	Pass TD
Q2	North Carolina Central	9	53	+0.87	Field goal
Q2	South Carolina State	2	34	-8.49	Touchdown
Q2	South Carolina State	3	2	-2.90	Punt
Q2	North Carolina Central	10	83	+6.80	Rush TD
Q2	South Carolina State	6	18	-0.18	Punt
Q2	North Carolina Central	2	-3	-0.49	Ended
Q3	South Carolina State	6	35	-1.03	Field goal
Q3	North Carolina Central	7	66	+5.25	Pass TD
Q3	South Carolina State	5	46	-2.01	Fumble
Q3	North Carolina Central	5	3	-5.13	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · South Carolina State Bulldogs · W. Atkins IV — Interception returned for a touchdown (-7.86 EPA)
Q3 · South Carolina State Bulldogs · Fumble (-4.53 EPA)
Q4 · South Carolina State Bulldogs · Rushing touchdown (+4.42 EPA)
Q1 · South Carolina State Bulldogs · #4 D.Ruffin caught at 09 catch for a touchdown (28 yards) (+4.19 EPA)
Q4 · South Carolina State Bulldogs · William Atkins IV pass to Jordan Smith for a touchdown (24 yards) (+4.16 EPA)
Q2 · North Carolina Central Eagles · Kickoff (+4.07 EPA)
Q1 · South Carolina State Bulldogs · Shotgun #1 W.Atkins IV pass to #0 J.Johnson caught at 27 for 15 yards (4th & 4) (+4.01 EPA)
Q4 · South Carolina State Bulldogs · Rush (4th & 1) (-3.63 EPA)

Key takeaways

South Carolina State Bulldogs controlled the final (34–27) in Week 12.
Passing edge: William Atkins IV (South Carolina State) — 24.0 yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: North Carolina Central at -0.053 EPA/play.
Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of South Carolina State Bulldogs vs North Carolina Central Eagles?

South Carolina State Bulldogs 34, North Carolina Central Eagles 27 in Week 12 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won South Carolina State Bulldogs vs North Carolina Central Eagles?

South Carolina State Bulldogs won with a final score of 34–27.

Where can I find the South Carolina State Bulldogs vs North Carolina Central Eagles box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401767414.

Who led South Carolina State Bulldogs vs North Carolina Central Eagles in passing?

William Atkins IV (South Carolina State) led passers with 24.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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