Benedict Dominates Top-Ranked Opponent | Columbia News

Benedict College stunned the nation with a 32-10 demolition of top-ranked Johnson C. Smith in the Battle of the Border Classic, showcasing explosive offense and relentless defense. Quarterback Jett Petty sparked the attack with a jaw-dropping 97-yard TD pass to Zackery Watkins, while David Smith shredded the defense for 117 yards on just 14 carries. Corion Powers anchored the defense with 11 tackles and Defensive MVP honors. Benedict’s 16 unanswered points in the third quarter sealed the win, setting up a high-stakes showdown against undefeated Shorter Hawks in Rome, Georgia — who lit up their opener with a school-record 65 points. This victory proves Benedict is ready to compete at the highest level. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4734ebfc3ded7c83