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title: "The Citadel vs. South Carolina State — Football Game Day — Orangeburg, SC — Oct 3, 2026"
url: https://www.herecharleston.com/2026/10/02/the-citadel-vs-south-carolina-state-football-2026-10-03/
date: 2026-10-02T08:03:33-04:00
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# The Citadel vs. South Carolina State — Football Game Day — Orangeburg, SC — Oct 3, 2026

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  PRE-GAME
  COLLEGE · 2:00 PM · Saturday, October 3, 2026 
  
    
      The Citadel
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      vs
    
    
      South Carolina State
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      The Citadel vs. South Carolina State — *Saturday, October 3, 2026*
      
      

HERE Charleston is your go-to source for this Football matchup between The Citadel and South Carolina State at Oliver C. Dawson Stadium, Orangeburg, SC. Every game counts for conference standings and postseason positioning.

      

Get ready for game time. Both teams will be looking to make a statement, and the outcome could have implications for standings and postseason positioning.

      

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        Game At A Glance
        
          DateOctober 3, 2026
          Tip-Off2:00 PM
          LocationOliver C. Dawson Stadium, Orangeburg, SC
          DivisionCollege — Football
          SportFootball
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## What’s Happening

  

**When and where is this happening?**
Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET. The game takes place at Oliver C. Dawson Stadium, Orangeburg, SC.

  

**Who is playing?**
The Citadel faces South Carolina State in College Football.

  

**Why does this matter to Charleston?**
This matchup features local teams competing in the Charleston area with direct implications for standings and community pride.

  

**What should fans know?**
Arrive early for best seating. Tweet with #TheCitadelvsSouthCarolinaState_1003 for your posts to appear on this page live. Check back at [herecharleston.com](/) for post-game coverage.

  

**How do I follow this game live?**
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