ORANGEBURG COUNTY, S.C. — South Carolina State will renew its football rivalry with Furman University, beginning in 2026. The two Palmetto State Schools will play a home-and-home series.
Furman, a member of the Southern Conference, will host SC State in 2026, while the Bulldogs, of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference, will host the Paladins in 2027.
Furman and South Carolina State last played in 2015 in a contest the Paladins won, 17-3, in Greenville. The previous season saw the Bulldogs defend home field with a 17-7 victory over the Paladins.
The two Palmetto state programs have met 17 times with Furman leading the series 12-5.