“We’re in a single-elimination tournament.”
That’s how Johnson C. Smith University (JCSU) head coach Maurice Flowers opened his postgame remarks — not with celebration, but with focus. After Saturday’s 52–27 win over Winston-Salem State University (WSSU), Flowers made it clear that his Golden Bulls are treating every game left in their HBCU football schedule like the postseason.
“We’re in a single-elimination tournament,” Flowers said. “One day at a time, one game at a time. If we play well, we have an opportunity to win.”
The message matched the performance. JCSU looked every bit like a playoff-caliber team — fast, balanced, and confident. The Golden Bulls dismantled the Rams behind 526 yards of total offense, including 351 passing yards from quarterback Kelvin Durham and two 100-yard efforts on the ground and through the air.
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Durham and Proctor Light Up the Scoreboard
Durham was sharp from the first drive. He completed 22 of 30 passes for 351 yards and three touchdowns without a single interception. He also added 74 rushing yards and two more scores, giving him five total touchdowns…