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Central Michigan defeats South Carolina State 21-6
Thursday, Sep 1, 2011MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (AP)—Ryan Radcliff threw for 168 yards and two touchdowns to lead Central Michigan to a 21-6 victory against South Carolina State on Thursday night.
Radcliff, who completed 14 of 27, fired a 45-yard scoring toss to Cody Wilson in the first quarter and a 67-yard TD pass to Titus Davis in the second quarter. He was intercepted twice.
Zurlon Tipton rushed for 73 yards and a touchdown on 18 carries for the Chippewas, who won their fifth straight season-opening game.
Blake Erickson kicked two field goals for the Bulldogs, who were held to 137 yards of offense.
Wilson had four receptions for 53 yards.
Updated Thursday, Sep 1, 2011
Head to Head - Week 1
| Team | Total Yds | Pass Yds | Rush Yds | First Downs | 3rdD% | Pen./Yds | Turnovers | Time of Poss. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina State | 137 | 78 | 59 | 11 | 21.1% | 6/49 | 0 | 17:39 |
| Central Michigan | 256 | 168 | 88 | 13 | 21.4% | 8/86 | 2 | 00:00 |
