South Carolina State Bulldogs vs. Charleston Southern Buccaneers: 2025 Week 5 Recap

Quick answer

Charleston Southern Buccaneers defeated South Carolina State Bulldogs 31–24 in Week 5, 2025. Final score: South Carolina State Bulldogs 24, Charleston Southern Buccaneers 31.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
South Carolina State Bulldogs	0	18	6	3	24
Charleston Southern Buccaneers	12	0	0	9	31

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Ryan Stubblefield (South Carolina State) — 177.0 yds · +0.27 EPA/play +6.45 EPA
• William Atkins IV (South Carolina State) — -7.0 yds · -0.33 EPA/play -0.99 EPA
• Zolten Osborne (Charleston Southern) — 184.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.13 EPA/play -3.84 EPA

Rushing

• Ke'Marion Baldwin (Charleston Southern) — 122.0 yds · 2 TD +0.12 EPA
• Ryan Stubblefield (South Carolina State) — 93.0 yds · 2 TD +0.42 EPA
• Tyler Smith (South Carolina State) — 72.0 yds · 1 TD +0.10 EPA

Receiving

• Jalen Johnson (South Carolina State) — 8 rec · 77.0 yds +0.44 EPA
• Chris Rhone (Charleston Southern) — 5 rec · 106.0 yds +0.76 EPA
• Quay Kindell (Charleston Southern) — 4 rec · 71.0 yds +0.52 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Ryan Stubblefield	South Carolina State	24	66.7%	177	0	+0.27	+6.45
William Atkins IV	South Carolina State	3	0.0%	-7	0	-0.33	-0.99
Zolten Osborne	Charleston Southern	30	43.3%	184	1	-0.13	-3.84

Team EPA comparison

Stat	South Carolina State	Charleston Southern
Plays	71	57
EPA / play	+0.207	-0.042
Total EPA	+14.71	-2.38
Success rate	49.3%	40.4%
Pass EPA / play	+0.202	-0.128
Rush EPA / play	+0.210	+0.054
Yards	431	345

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	South Carolina State	2	3	-1.52	Punt
Q1	Charleston Southern	4	76	+7.51	Pass TD
Q1	South Carolina State	3	13	-0.67	Punt
Q1	Charleston Southern	6	79	+5.63	Rush TD
Q1	South Carolina State	6	49	-0.26	Fumble
Q1	Charleston Southern	3	2	-3.13	Punt
Q1	South Carolina State	10	85	+7.62	Rush TD
Q2	Charleston Southern	6	31	-3.79	Ended
Q2	South Carolina State	10	90	+8.74	Rush TD
Q2	Charleston Southern	3	1	-1.82	Punt
Q2	South Carolina State	5	27	+0.71	Touchdown
Q2	South Carolina State	2	8	-0.28	Ended
Q3	Charleston Southern	5	14	-2.27	Punt
Q3	South Carolina State	3	6	-2.69	Punt
Q3	Charleston Southern	6	-7	-6.66	Punt
Q3	South Carolina State	6	80	+6.92	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · South Carolina State Bulldogs · Fumble returned for a touchdown (-8.8 EPA)
2. Q1 · South Carolina State Bulldogs · Fumble (-5.21 EPA)
3. Q4 · Charleston Southern Buccaneers · Ke'Marion Baldwin rushes 10 yards for a touchdown (+4.06 EPA)
4. Q3 · Charleston Southern Buccaneers · Punt for 34 yards (-3.8 EPA)
5. Q1 · Charleston Southern Buccaneers · Zolten Osborne pass to Quay Kindell for a touchdown (38 yards) (+3.63 EPA)
6. Q4 · South Carolina State Bulldogs · Punt (-3.63 EPA)
7. Q1 · Charleston Southern Buccaneers · Zolten Osborne pass to Chris Rhone for 38 yards (3rd & 5) (+3.62 EPA)
8. Q1 · South Carolina State Bulldogs · Ryan Stubblefield pass to Deyandre Ruffin for 30 yards (2nd & 11) (+3.57 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Charleston Southern Buccaneers controlled the final (31–24) in Week 5.
• Passing edge: Ryan Stubblefield (South Carolina State) — 177.0 yds.
• EPA edge: South Carolina State at 0.207 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 Charleston Southern Buccaneers?

South Carolina State Bulldogs 24, Charleston Southern Buccaneers 31 in Week 5 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won South Carolina State Bulldogs vs Charleston Southern Buccaneers?

Charleston Southern Buccaneers won with a final score of 24–31.

Where can I find the South Carolina State Bulldogs vs Charleston Southern Buccaneers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401767163.

Who led South Carolina State Bulldogs vs Charleston Southern Buccaneers in passing?

Ryan Stubblefield (South Carolina State) led passers with 177.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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