Johnson C. Smith made history on Saturday afternoon. The Golden Bulls, who have enjoyed an immense turnaround in their football program under head coach Maurice Flowers, beat the 2024 Division II championship runner-up, Valdosta State University, 28 to 16.

The Blazers traveled to Charlotte to play Johnson C. Smith on their home turf. They were riding high after a huge win against Clark Atlanta University in the Week Zero Labor Day Classic , in which they blocked a game-tying field goal kick and ran the clock out to win 31-28.

But Johnson C. Smith proved to be a formidable opponent. Last year, the Golden Bulls started the season with eight straight victories, finishing the season 8-2. They've brought in a highly touted recruiting class and several successful transfers to bolster the

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