Pickett-Hicks, South Carolina State defense overpower Virgina State 66-0

Mason Pickett-Hicks led South Carolina State to a dominant 66-0 victory over Virginia State on Saturday. The freshman from Orangeburg, S.C., rushed for 112 yards and caught a touchdown pass. South Carolina State's defense forced five turnovers, including a critical fumble return by Marquis Lane-Owens. Ricorian Brown added a 21-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter.

For the Bulldogs (3-0), ranked No. 22 nationally, the game featured 282 rushing yards and 480 total yards. Ronnie Robinson contributed with a 30-yard touchdown pass to Malik Brightwell. South Carolina State's passing game, led by Keely Watson, completed 14 of 19 passes for 119 yards and a touchdown. Virginia State (2-1), a Division-II school, managed only 59 total passing and rushing yards. The Bulldogs will face Furman next Saturday, while Virginia State travels to Elizabeth City State.