Johnson C. Smith meets Albany State in the Clash at the Classic

Johnson C. Smith and Albany State face off today in the Black College Football Hall of Fame's annual Clash at the Classic. The game is held at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio. Kickoff is scheduled for 4 p.m. ET, with the event being broadcast live on the NFL Network. Both programs enter the matchup coming off successful seasons, as Johnson C. Smith finished with a 10-2 record and the 2025 Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association title. Their opponent, Albany State, finished last year at 12-2 and enters the contest as the defending Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference champion. The game is sponsored by the Pro Football Hall of Fame, which serves as the home for the Black College Football Hall of Fame.

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