South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, South Carolina · The dossier: identity, why-here, band, homecoming, deadlines — every fact from the Yard roster.
South Carolina State University
Photo: HBCU homecoming celebration — file photo: thedig.howard.edu
Why here — the dossier
- Est. 1896Founded in 1896 — 130 years of history.
- ConferenceCompetes in the MEAC.
- Marching 101Home of the Marching 101, founded 1918.
- Yard legendsAlumni on record: James E. Clyburn, Ernest Everett Just, Benjamin Mays.
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Band spotlight
Marching 101
Band founded 1918
The Marching 101 is known for its high 'chair step,' for memorizing all of its music (no sheet music on the field), and for an aggressive, powerful sound built on 12-to-14-hour summer rehearsal days. Signature repertoire includes the Bulldog Fight Song, 'Get Up for the Bulldogs' (off Parliament's 'Up for the Down Stroke'), and the J.B.'s classic 'Pass the Peas.' Historic moments include the 2007 NFL halftime at the Georgia Dome, fan-favorite crowns at the Honda Battle of the Bands in 2011 and 2012, the 2021 combined 9/11 tribute halftime with Clemson's Tiger Band, and the long-running band rivalry with FAMU's Marching 100 and NC A&T's Blue & Gold Marching Machine.
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Homecoming
Game Oct 24, 2026 vs Norfolk State.
Deadlines are not yet published on the Yard for South Carolina State University.
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Head to head
Identity only: facts on this page come straight from the Yard roster. Missing fields are omitted, never invented. No logos or brand colors are shown — none verified on file. Letter chips are generic monograms, not school marks.