Big Blue takes on Johnson C. Smith today
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BLUEFIELD — Bluefield State University’s football team continues to search for its first win of the regular season, hoping they’ll located it at home today when the Big Blue clashes with Johnson C. Smith University at Mitchell Stadium.
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Bluefield State (0-5 overall, 0-3 CIAA) is coming off a 20-7 road loss at Lincoln University, Pa., a game which saw the Big Blue successfully control the clock in key possessions.
The Bluefield State offense churned out 139 rushing yards, led by former Graham standout Ty’Drez Clements and Justin McBean.
Quarterback Savan Briggs completed 12-of-23 passes for 143 yards and a touchdown. Julian Crawley had seven catches for 85 yards while Syir Sutton had four catches for 34 yards and the team’s lone touchdown.
Johnson C. Smith (3-1, 2-0) is coming off of a 20-14 win over Fayetteville State at Irwin Belk Complex in Charlottesville.
Fabian Duncan leads Golden Bulls rushers with 627 yards on 96 carries, including five touchdown runs.
Quarterback Damien Mazil has completed 33-of-63 passing attacks for 535 yards and two touchdowns. Brian Lane leads the receivers with 13 catches for 271 yards and two touchdown receptions.
Kickoff at Mitchell Stadium today is 1 p.m.