Edward Waters football faces Benedict in key NCAA matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 17, 2026, 9:01 AM
Last updated Oct 17, 2026
Edward Waters University visits Benedict on Saturday, October 17, at Charlie W. Johnson Stadium in Columbia, S.C. Both teams are 5-1, with Edward Waters ranked first in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference at 4-0. Edward Waters is coming off four consecutive wins since their only loss, while Benedict's sole defeat occurred against Tuskegee. Last year's match saw Benedict narrowly defeat Edward Waters 31-27. Players to watch include Edward Waters quarterback Tavion Faulk and Benedict's leading rushers David Smith, Christopher Johnson, and A'chean Durant.
- •Kickoff is set for 2 p.m. on October 17.
- •Edward Waters averages over 300 passing yards per game.
- •Benedict relies on a strong rushing attack with multiple players exceeding 280 yards.
- •Tavion Faulk ranks eighth in NCAA Division II for passing yards.
- •The previous meeting ended with a 31-27 win for Benedict.
- 9:01 AMYahoo Sports — Red-hot Edward Waters football to face Benedict. Inside the matchup
"On top of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, Edward Waters football hits the road Saturday to meet Benedict.
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