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DJ Maultsby's TD catch proves to be difference in South Carolina State's 20-17 win against Furman

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DJ Maultsby caught four passes for 118 yards and a crucial touchdown as South Carolina State edged out Furman with a 20-17 victory in Greenville, South Carolina on Saturday. This marks the first time these teams have played since 2015; ranked No. 18 and unbeaten this season, South Carolina State overcame allowing their most points to secure the win.

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On Saturday, DJ Maultsby caught four passes for 118 yards, including a crucial 65-yard touchdown on the first play from scrimmage, helping South Carolina State secure a 20-17 victory against Furman in Greenville, S.C. Despite giving up their highest point total of the season, South Carolina State (4-0) maintained its unbeaten record and national ranking at No. 18 in the Stats Perform poll. The Bulldogs opened with an early lead after Maultsby's touchdown and Josh Shaw's 9-yard rushing score, but Furman (2-2) rallied late to close within three points, ultimately falling short.

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Bulldogs Furman GREENVILLE S.C. South Carolina State

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Furman ORG · 5× South Carolina State GPE · 4× Ackerley PERSON · 2× Bulldogs ORG · 2× DJ Maultsby PERSON · 1× GREENVILLE GPE · 1× HBCU ORG · 1× Keely Watson PERSON · 1× S.C. GPE · 1× Stats Perform ORG · 1×

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Keely Watson connected with Maultsby for a 65-yard touchdown on the first play from scrimmage, and Josh Shaw added a 9-yard touchdown run to give South Carolina State a 14-0 first-quarter lead.

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2026-09-20 · Toronto Star

DJ Maultsby's TD catch proves to be difference in South Carolina State's 20-17 win against Furman · assertive framing

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DJ Maultsby caught four passes for 118 yards and a touchdown as South Carolina State held off Furman 20-17 on Saturday in the first meeting between the programs since 2015. asserted

State → catch → 2015

The Bulldogs (4-0), ranked No. 18 in the Stats Perform poll and the defending HBCU national champions, remain unbeaten despite allowing their most points in a game this season. asserted

Bulldogs → rank → game

Keely Watson connected with Maultsby for a 65-yard touchdown on the first play from scrimmage, and Josh Shaw added a 9-yard touchdown run to give South Carolina State a 14-0 first-quarter lead. asserted

Shaw → connect → lead

Furman (2-2) cut the deficit to 17-9 on three Nathan Chapman field goals before Jett Jackson made a 28-yarder with 3:03 remaining to extend the Bulldogs’ lead to 20-9. asserted

Jackson → cut → 20

Connor Ackerley, who replaced the injured Jake Garcia in the third quarter, answered with a 67-yard touchdown pass to Luke Shields. asserted

who → replace → Shields

Ackerley connected with Daniel Haughton for the two-point conversion to pull Furman within three with 2:47 left. asserted

Ackerley → connect → 2:47

Watson threw for 186 yards and a touchdown. asserted

Watson → throw → yards

Shaw rushed for 55 yards and a score as South Carolina State held Furman to 53 rushing yards. asserted

State → rush → yards

Ackerley threw for 164 yards and a touchdown, and Shields finished with seven catches for 133 yards. asserted

Shields → throw → yards