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id: 5bc7d61162
section: sports
first_reported: 2026-11-12 19:38 EST
updated: 2026-11-12 19:38 EST
status: reported
outlets: 1
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# Johnson C. Smith returns to CIAA football championship game

Johnson C. Smith University will play in the CIAA Football Championship Game, seeking to repeat as champions.

Section: [Sports](/charlotte/section/life.md) · Entities: [Johnson C. Smith University](/charlotte/wiki/johnson-c-smith-university.md), [CIAA](/charlotte/wiki/ciaa.md)

## Coverage

- [WSOC-TV Channel 9 (ABC)](https://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/johnson-c-smith-heads-back-ciaa-championship-with-repeat-sight/PJSJGZX7HJHKZI5RMT7OOHQCPY/), 2026-11-12 19:38 EST: Johnson C. Smith heads back to CIAA championship with repeat in sight

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