JCSU is the hottest team in HBCU football heading into the second half of the season. The Golden Bulls battle not just CIAA preseason favorite Virginia State, but the rising expectations as the only undefeated HBCU after 5 weeks. Can JCSU block out the noise of ESPN’s College GameDay and NFL scouts to go 6-0?
Game Recap
Johnson C. Smith University (JCSU), one of the oldest HBCU football programs in the country, continued its remarkable season by defeating Virginia State 21-17. This victory allowed JCSU to remain undefeated at 6-0, marking its best start since winning the CIAA title in 1969. The win, achieved at the Irwin Belk Complex in Charlotte, propels the Golden Bulls to 3-0 in conference play, keeping them in prime position for another potential CIAA championship run.
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This 6-0 start is a testament to the resurgence of Johnson C. Smith, located in the heart of Charlotte, and shows their intent to reclaim their place among the top programs in the CIAA. As one of the oldest HBCU football programs in the country, JCSU is writing a new chapter in its history, hoping to continue this hot streak and make a run for the CIAA title. The Golden Bulls’ success is a shining example of the pride and competitive spirit that HBCU sports bring to the national stage.
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The Charlotte, North Carolina HBCU is amid a football resurgence, and HBCU Gameday cameras have captured the turnaround at Johnson C. Smith under head coach Maurice Flowers since his first win in 2022. Season 1 of Brick x Brick showed the Golden Bulls increase their win total from two to seven games, the most at the HBCU in over a decade. Season 2 is unfolding to reveal the Golden Bulls as a CIAA championship contender, as they continue to make HBCU football history in Charlotte, NC.
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