The 1981 South Carolina State Bulldogs football team represented

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) as a member of the

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(MEAC) during the

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. Led by third-year head coach

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, the Bulldogs compiled an overall record of 10–3 and a mark of 5–0 in conference play, and finished as MEAC champions.

Schedule

Roster

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South Carolina State Bulldogs football seasons Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference football champion seasons Black college football national champions

South Carolina State Bulldogs football The South Carolina State Bulldogs football team represents South Carolina State University in college football. The Bulldogs play in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) as a member of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference ( ...