Football Game Preview: Johnson C. Smith at Charlotte

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina  -- Charlotte will play host to the Johnson C. Smith Golden Bulls this Saturday in the 49′ers first home game. They beat Campbell 33-9 last Thursday and will look to move their record to 2-0.

Here are some notes about the Niners’ week two opponent:

• Johnson C. Smith was picked by CIAA coaches to finish fourth in the South division.

• This is the season opener for the Golden Bulls, who will look to improve last year’s 5-5 record.

• The Golden Bulls return 14 starters from last year’s squad.

• Including in those 14 starters for Johnson C. Smith are quarterback Keahn Wallace, running back LeAnder Barney, and leading receiver Chris Patterson.

• Jovontay Williams is arguably the team’s biggest returning star. He totaled 14.5 tackles for loss and 12.5 sacks last season.

• Williams was named to the All-CIAA First Team last season, and received preseason honors recently, being named to the Beyond Sports Network Division II All-America Team.

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