The moment the broadcast went live on ESPN2, the c lash between South Carolina State and North Carolina Central simply felt big. This was more than just a game; it was the inevitable showdown that would determine who controlled the destiny of the MEAC Championship race. The physical intensity between these two evenly matched teams was evident from the start, a tight defensive struggle that quickly went from 3-3 to a full-blown offensive storm.

South Carolina State answered quickly, finding success in the run game with K.Z. Adams, who had several big gains. The momentum culminated in an up-tempo drive that ended when quarterback William Atkins IV delivered a touchdown throw, which pushed the score to 10-3 after a successful PAT. But Chennis Berry wasn't satisfied with a tight lead. In

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