Tigers Stun #1 Ranked Bulls | Columbia News

Benedict College’s Tigers stunned No. 1-ranked Johnson C. Smith with a 32-10 victory in the Battle of the Border Classic, showcasing explosive offense and stifling defense. Jett Peddy threw for 227 yards and two TDs, including a jaw-dropping 97-yard strike to Zackery Watkins, while David Smith rushed for 117 yards. The Tigers’ defense dominated after halftime, forcing two first-half turnovers and shutting down the Golden Bulls’ scoring. Corion Powers earned Defensive MVP with 11 tackles, and David Smith took Offensive MVP honors. With a perfect 1-0 start, the Tigers head to Rome, Georgia, next week to face Shorter Hawks — who also opened with a record-setting 65-6 win. 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/34fef04bbf0ecc58