Wynter Smith leads Brandeis to victory with late rushing touchdown

Brandeis quarterback Wynter Smith accounted for four touchdowns, including a 54-yard scoring run with 43 seconds remaining, to lead the Broncos to a 35-28 victory over O'Connor on Saturday, August 29, 2026. Smith rushed for three scores and threw for one in the rivalry win at Farris Stadium. The Broncos held a 21-10 lead at halftime before O'Connor reclaimed the lead in the third quarter. Despite the late deficit, Smith remained central to the offense, finishing the contest as a dual-threat contributor. Teammates and coach Kemmie Lewis noted Smith’s leadership and ability to maintain composure during the game's final drive. Smith previously recorded 1,244 passing yards and 1,454 rushing yards during his junior season.

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