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ORANGEBURG, SC. – For the third straight week to open the season, the Wildcats are on the road as the meet former Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference foe and Celebration Bowl representative, South Carolina State, Saturday, September 13 at 6 p.m. at Oliver C. Dawson Stadium.
The game will be streamed live on ESPN+. Fans can listen to B-CU’s coverage of the game live for free at YouTube.com/CatEyeNetwork, BCUAthletics.com/Radio, and locally in Daytona Beach at 1380 WELE
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Saturday, September 6
Opponent: South Carolina State (1-0)
Time: 6 p.m. EST
Location: Orangeburg, SC | Oliver C. Dawson Stadium
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No. 5 University of Miami racked up 543 yards of total offense Saturday evening as the Hurricanes defeated FCS opponent Bethune-Cookman, 45-3 in front of an announced crowd of 60,617 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida.
For Bethune-Cookman (0-2), the Hurricanes marked their highest-ranked FBS team ever faced, surpassing the previously eighth-ranked and eventual national champion Florida State in 2013.
With fifth-ranked Miami (2-0) leading 14- after the opening quarter, the Hurricanes pushed the lead to 21 on their opening possession of the second stanza.
A drive that took 5:01 off the clock saw a mixture of quarterback Carson Beck and running back CharMar Brown march 68 yards down the field for what was the third score on three drives for the Canes. Beck hooked up with CJ Daniels through the air for a 13-yard play down the middle, followed two plays later by a Beck completion to Ray Ray Joseph for 18 yards into Bethune-Cookman territory. After Beck hooked up with Elija Lofton to take the ball down to the Wildcats two yard line, it was a Brown plunge up the middle to put the hosts up 21-0.
Bethune-Cookman got on the board following its best drive of the game late in the second quarter.
Quarterback Timmy McClain went a perfect 7-for-7 passing on the drive, connecting with four different receivers, including a 21-yard strike to Josh Evans that saw the Wildcats reach Miami territory for the first time on the evening. McClain completed three consecutive passes before Marqui Johnson rushed for two yards down to the Miami 15 yard line, allowing Juan Dominguez to register his fourth field goal of the season – this one a 32-yard kick that brought the Cats to within 21-3.
The Hurricanes would respond to complete a half in which they never punted, driving 65 yards in just under three minutes to tally their fourth touchdown of the game. Despite Beck connecting on his first 15 passes of the game – before an incompletion on the final drive for the Canes of the first half, it was Mark Fletcher Jr. with 17 yards rushing on the drive. Beck would cap the drive with a five-yard connection with Daniels to the corner of the end zone for a leaping catch that advanced the lead, 28-3.
That’s where the score would stand at the half.
Miami marched down the field 75 yards on nine plays and took 4:21 off the clock to begin the second half, as Fletcher went into the end zone for his second score of the gamer on the ground. That allowed the host Hurricanes to lead 35-3.
The Canes made it 42-3 at the start of the fourth quarter when a pair of Emory Williams completions to Ny Carr and Brock Schott were followed for the rushing score by a Girard Pringle Jr. 30-yard scamper through the line and to the end zone. The PAT was followed by Will Rocha.
It didn’t take Miami long to open the scoring, as the Hurricanes took just 1:58 off the clock on their first drive of the contest, in a drive that spanned 90 yards on just five plays. Beck finished the drive a perfect 4-for-4 passing, connecting with Daniels for a 40-yard score down the middle through the air – followed by the extra-point from Carter Davis to make it 7-0 just over five minutes into the game.
The Canes would strike again on their next drive, using a heavy dose of Fletcher as he covered 51 yards himself on the drive, culminating in a 16-yard score up the middle for the 14-0 advantage.
The Canes would finish the game’s scoring with two minutes remaining on the strength of a Bert Auburn 31-yard field goal to produce the 45-3 final score.
Miami’s offense was paced by Beck’s 22-for-24 passing performance for 267 yards and two touchdowns through the air. Fletcher added 86 yards and two scores on the ground. And it was receiver Malachi Toney finishing the night with six receptions for 80 yards, while Daniels tallied two touchdowns on five receptions for 63 yards.
The Canes defense was highlighted by Kellen Wiley Jr. with five tackles.
Bethune-Cookman got steady play from the quarterback dup of McClain and Cam’Ron Ransom. McClain finished 13 of 16 passing for 86 yards. Ransom turned in a team-high 39 yards rushing on just five carries. Running back Khamani Robinson had 38 yards on nine carries for the Wildcats.
The Cats defense used a game-high tying nine tackles from Stephen Sparrow Jr. and Gabe White, respectively. Sparrow also added a quarterback sack, while White had a pair of pass deflections. And it was Dominguez who continued his perfect start kicking to the season, now sitting 4-for-4 on field goals early in the campaign.
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South Carolina State is off to a 1-1 start on the year after a narrow 16-15 win over Wofford and a 38-10 loss at the hands of #10/11 South Carolina on September 6. The Bulldogs entered the year off a 9-3 resurgence in 2024 under then first-year head coach Chennis Berry, culminating in a 28-7 loss in the Cricket Celebration Bowl on December 14.
The Bulldogs were picked to repeat as MEAC champions according to conference head coaches and sports information directors. Three Bulldogs were named to preseason All-MEAC teams. Defensive back Jarod Washington and defensive lineman Josh Barker were named to the first team, while offensive lineman Roger Smith was named to the second team.
South Carolina State has rushed for 238 yards on the season on just over two yards per attempt while passing for an average of 339 yards per game. Two quarterbacks have appeared in both games to start the season, with William Atkins IV leading the way with 299 yards on 29-48 passing. The Bulldogs two touchdowns on the season, however came off the arm of QB Ryan Stubblefield.
Defensively, defensive end Mike Lunz has led the way with three sacks and 4.5 tackles for loss, as well as a hurry.
OLD FRIENDS
Saturday’s meeting with South Carolina State is the latest chapter in a storied history between the two former conference-mates. The Cats and Dogs have not faced off since 2022, but Saturday marks the 62nd meeting all-time between the two squads dating back to 1956. Only Florida A&M has faced off with B-CU more often than South Carolina State
QB CAROUSEL
Two quarterbacks saw action in both games to start the 2025 campaign. Both Cam Ransom and Timmy McClain have started a game this season. McClain leads the way in the pass ing department with 250 yards and a 70% completion percentage to Ransom’s 90 yards and 50% completion percentage. Ransom has been the more effective rusher, however, running for 35 yards on 4.4 yards per carry to -4 yards for McClain on 12 rushes.
KICKING IT
Redshirt Junior Kicker Juan Domin guez has been perfect in his first four field goal attempts at B-CU with a long of 35. He becomes the first Wildcat to connect on his first four kicks in a season since Xavier McDonald made five straight to open the 2019 season – McDonald made only six field goals that season and did not make his fourth until the seventh game of the year.
END ZONE ALLERGIES
The B-CU offense has consisted of only four field goals through two games. It marks the second straight season in which the Wildcats have failed to record a touchdown through their first two contests.
STAYING DISCIPLINED
Though the first two games of the 2025 season, B-CU is averaging 47 penalty yards per game. The Wild cats struggled in the category last season, averaging over 64 penalty yards per game.
WHOSE BALL IS IT ANYWAY
Time of possession has not been an issue in the early season for the Wildcats, with B-CU and opponent time of possession separated by only 12 seconds through two games.
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Saturday marks the 62ns meeting all-time between B-CU and South Carolina State. The Bulldogs lead the all-time series, 35-25-1, and have won three straight dating back to 2018.
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–#HailWildcats—
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Khadijah Haqq Files for Child and Spousal Support from Estranged Husband Bobby McCray, Claims She’s Had to Take Loans from Family
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Khadijah Haqq filed for spousal and child support from her estranged husband, Bobby McCray
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She is requesting $2,033 monthly in spousal support and $100,000 for attorney fees from the former NFL player
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The former couple shares three kids: Christina, Celine and Kapri
Khadijah Haqq is requesting child and spousal support from her estranged husband Bobby McCray.
According to court documents obtained by PEOPLE, The Girls star, 43, is seeking child and spousal support from McCray for their three kids — Christian, 15, Celine, 12, and Kapri, 5. She is asking for $2,033 monthly in spousal support and a one-time payment of $100,000 to cover her attorney fees. Haqq is also asking the court to determine how much the former Philadelphia Eagles defensive end, 45, should pay in child support.
Haqq claims that her family “primarily relied” on McCray’s income, although she earned “minimal residuals” and was occasionally paid for small projects because she worked in the entertainment industry.

Khadijah Haqq and her kids.
Credit: Khadijah Haqq/Instagram
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Reps for both Haqq and McCray did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.
In the documents, the mom of three explains that their family had always lived in a single-family residence and grew up having two cars. They would take their kids on at least one domestic or international vacation per year, and would often go to restaurants for meals or order in. The former couple’s kids went to private school, and Haqq says they “paid significant amounts” for each kid to participate in extracurricular activities.
“We had minimal to no debt and did not need to live off of credit card, which I have to rely upon now to make ends meet,” writes Haqq. She explains that she now is “unable to earn enough money to maintain the marital standard of living.”
Haqq says she has been “primarily responsible” for the care of their kids and claimed that McCray is “neither consistently in California” — where they live — “nor does he have a set schedule to see the children.”

Khadijah Haqq and her kids.
Credit: Khadijah Haqq/Instagram
She claims in the filing that with “little to no help” from McCray, she’s been unable to dedicate time to finding work since she’s been working as a full-time parent. Haqq also says she’s had to take loans from friends and family to make ends meet.
“For example, my sister deposited approximately $8,000 into my bank account,” says Haqq, “in 2025 so that I could pay for our living expenses. I have also had to borrow monies [sic] from friends to pay for same. I am greatly [appreciative] for the support I have received in our time of need, and intend to repay these financial loans.”
Haqq adds in the filing that her ex is “more than capable” of both meeting his own monthly expenses while also contributing to her and the children’s monthly expenses. McCray, who receives “significant income” from the NFL every month due to his disability and annuity payments, also gets monthly SSA derivative payments “for the benefit of the children,” but Haqq has not received them for their youngest child. Haqq says that McCray has an “obligation to support his children” and that he has “failed to do so.”
McCray filed for divorce from Haqq in August 2024, nearly one year after the two first announced their split. The former couple, who tied the knot in 2010 and were married for 13 years.
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Large apartment fire burns in Fort Worth, 1 firefighter injured
FORT WORTH, Texas – Fort Worth firefighters battled a large fire at an apartment complex on the west side of the city on Tuesday morning. About 100 people were displaced.
What we know:
The fire broke out around 6 a.m. at a two-story apartment building in the 6700 block of Calmont Avenue, which is near Interstate 30 and Green Oaks Boulevard.
Images from nearby traffic cameras and FOX 4 crews at the scene showed the building fully engulfed in flames. Residents said the flames then jumped from one building to another.
Three alarms were sounded, meaning dozens of firefighters were called to the scene.
At least one firefighter was taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation, but he is already back on the job.
Four residents were also treated after breathing in the thick, black smoke. Two of them were taken to the hospital as a precaution.
What they’re saying:
Firefighters estimate that roughly 50 apartments were impacted, with more than 100 people out of their homes.
“A lot of pain. Our faith and hope has been destroyed today. Our only material things we have can be replaced,” said Billy Johnson, who lives at the complex.
“It’s just crazy because everybody just lost everything,” added another resident. “And we just moved in two weeks ago so we just lost everything. We literally just put all of our eggs in this basket.”
Some residents expressed concerns about an electrical overload causing the fire due to too many people trying to stay cool during this summer’s intense heat.
“The units they gave us did not receive no kind of break because the units are so small to where they couldn’t really cool us off. We kept them going 24-7,” Johnson said.
Guadalupe Jamarillo, another resident displaced by the fires, says the apartment gave out portable air conditioning units.
“They kept saying, ‘it’s getting fixed, getting fixed’. But nothing,” Jamarillo said. “This weekend, Friday, you’d turn on the lights in the restroom, and you’d smell something like a short circuit.”
Trinity Metro buses will reportedly take the residents to a temporary shelter set up by the American Red Cross.
Large fire destroys Fort Worth apartments
An aggressive fire destroyed an apartment complex in west Fort Worth early Tuesday morning. The fire also displaced multiple families and sent at least one firefighter to the hospital.
What we don’t know:
It’s going to be quite a while before investigators can determine the cause of the fire. They are still focused on controlling the hot spots.
“Sometimes you’ll see that dark smoke come back a little bit. We’re trying to figure out in some of these areas if there may be a double roof. And so we’re still working on all of that right now,” said Craig Trojacek, a spokesman for the Fort Worth Fire Department.
Big picture view:
Thick black smoke was visible on Interstate 30 near Green Oaks Road. Traffic reporter Chip Waggoner said the smoke was leading to some backups and traffic delays.
The Source: The information in this story comes from the Fort Worth Fire Department and a FOX 4 crew at the scene of the fire.
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The NYC Marathon 9+1 Program Is Changing, and Runners Aren’t Happy
Changes are coming for the membership program of the New York Road Runners, as well as its 9+1 program. The changes are expected to immediately impact participation in 2027 races and 9+1 entry into the 2028 New York Marathon.
NYRR is making these changes in response to a continued rise in demand for NYRR races, which itself is a result of growing interest in the NYRR’s 9+1 program.
The 9+1 program is the NYRR’s system that grants runners a shot at guaranteed entry to the New York Marathon.
The guaranteed entry is not free, but when you look at the odds of winning entry into the New York Marathon you’ll see why it’s a great thing. Odds of winning entry into the New York Marathon in the most recent drawing dropped to 1%, while as recently as 2022 the odds were around 12%.

In its current form the 9+1 program grants access to non-drawing race registrations up to two days early for Member Plus and Family Plus members. This is the main benefit in addition to the list of benefits for Standard NYRR memberships.
To complete the requirements for the 9+1 Program, a runner must finish nine qualifying NYRR races and one volunteer shift within a single calendar year while maintaining an active membership.
What’s Changing for 9 + 1?
The actual 9 + 1 component remains. Runners still need to complete nine qualifying NYRR races plus one eligible volunteer shift during the calendar year.
- The biggest change is that 9+1 will no longer be open to every NYRR member who wants to complete it. Beginning with runners trying to earn guaranteed entry to the 2028 NYC Marathon, you’ll first need to be selected through a drawing.
- There is no fee to enter the 9+1 drawing. You do need an active NYRR membership to apply.
- If you’re selected, you’ll pay a $99 9+1 Pass fee. That is a new cost and is separate from your NYRR membership, race entry fees and eventual NYC Marathon registration fee.
- Completing 9+1 as a passholder still earns guaranteed entry, not a free marathon bib. Once you qualify, you’ll still need to register for the NYC Marathon and pay the normal race fee.
- Nothing changes for runners currently completing 9+1 in 2026. Those runners are still working toward guaranteed entry to the 2027 NYC Marathon under the existing system.
- The new process starts this fall for the 2027 qualifying year. Runners selected in the 2026 drawing will complete their nine races and volunteer shift in 2027, then use that guaranteed entry for the 2028 NYC Marathon.
Going forward the Member Plus and Family Plus membership tiers are going away, current members of these tiers will get a prorated refund after their memberships are reclassified. The early access to race registration will now be a benefit available to all members, no longer to be reserved only for Member Plus and Family Plus members.
Why The Changes?
According to the NYRR the current system is not adequately built to handle the current level of interest in the 9+1 program, while the new system will improve access to NYRR races for all runners.
Under the new program the 9+1 eligibility drawing will balance out demand for races year-round, as will the $99 annual fee. There will be a limited number of 9+1 Passholders annually. Those members will have a clearer pathway to complete the program.
Under the current program the additional 9+1 Passholders mean less opportunities for program members, as well as the general public. The new program means less runners are competing for the spots in the 9+1 system, both as race participants and volunteers.
But this also means less NYRR members get a chance at better selection odds and they go back into the general lottery.

What’s Your Take?
Many NYRR long time runners are pretty heated about the change. The biggest frustration isn’t just the new $99 fee. For many runners, 9+1 was one of the few NYC Marathon entry paths that felt largely within their control. If you were willing to commit to nine races and a volunteer shift, you could earn your way in.
Under the new system, runners first have to be selected for the program before they can even begin working toward that guaranteed entry. That added layer of luck, plus the extra cost, is what has upset so many longtime participants. While NYRR says the changes should make qualifying races easier to access, some runners feel the program is becoming less accessible overall.
NYRR says they are trying to make the 9+1 path more manageable by limiting how many people can participate. For those who are selected, that could mean less competition for qualifying races and volunteer spots, making it easier to actually complete the requirements and secure guaranteed entry into the NYC Marathon.
But the new drawing and added $99 fee may also change the equation for some runners. Will fewer people decide the 9+1 program is worth pursuing? Will some longtime participants opt out now that getting into the program itself is no longer guaranteed?
We’d love to hear from runners who have used 9+1 in the past or were planning to. Does this new system change whether you’ll participate, or do you think the easier path to completing 9+1 makes the extra step and fee worth it?
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