Johnson C. Smith University wins 27-14 over Livingstone College at the Commemorative Classic
But Saturday’s game was more about history and legacy than touchdowns and field goals
Johnson C. Smith University and Livingstone College squared off Saturday at the Commemorative Classic in Salisbury, North Carolina, with J.C. Smith emerging the winner by a score of 27-14. The game marked the 125th year of football at historically black colleges and universities; in 1892, these were the first two HBCUs to play football against one another.
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Junior Daniel Bise touches the ceremonial stone before he takes the field with both hands. 
Junior Daniel Bise touches the ceremonial stone before he takes the field with both hands. -
Senior Amya Young of the JCSU Luv-A-Bulls is all smiles before the 125th Commemorative Classic. 
Senior Amya Young of the JCSU Luv-A-Bulls is all smiles before the 125th Commemorative Classic. -
Senior Randy Wiley(88) put the Golden Bulls on the scoreboard first. 
Senior Randy Wiley(88) put the Golden Bulls on the scoreboard first. -
JCSU senior Gabriel Yuille(11) leaps over junior Gregory Hines for the touchdown. 
JCSU senior Gabriel Yuille(11) leaps over junior Gregory Hines for the touchdown. -
Senior Carlo Thomas(8) tries to hurdle freshman Darrel Smith(42) during a unsuccessful fake field goal. 
Senior Carlo Thomas(8) tries to hurdle freshman Darrel Smith(42) during a unsuccessful fake field goal. -
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