Venue: Bowman Gray Stadium, Winston-Salem, North Carolina (home of the Rams)
Kickoff Time: 1:00 PM ET
Weather Forecast (Winston-Salem, NC)
Conditions: Partly sunny, warm early fall afternoon
Temperature: ~78°F (26°C) at kickoff, cooling to 72°F (22°C) by the fourth quarter
Winds: 5–9 mph from the southwest
Precipitation:
Impact: Excellent football weather; no disruptions expected
Injury Report
Virginia State Trojans:
QB1 (ankle soreness) – Probable
RB2 (hamstring) – Questionable
LB1 (shoulder) – Out
Winston-Salem State Rams:
WR2 (groin) – Game-time decision
DB1 (concussion protocol) – Out
OL starter (knee) – Probable
Key Player Matchups
Virginia State QB1 vs. WSSU Secondary – Trojans’ passing game has been efficient; Rams’ secondary is thin with a starter out.
WSSU QB1 vs. VSU Pass Rush – Rams’ offense has been inconsistent; Trojans’ defensive front could dictate tempo.
RB Committee (VSU) vs. WSSU Front Seven – Trojans’ ground game is their offensive anchor; Rams must win the line of scrimmage.
WR1 (WSSU) vs. VSU Corners – With WR2 questionable, WR1 will be the focal point; Virginia State must double him to avoid explosive plays.
Series History
All-Time Meetings: Longstanding CIAA rivalry.
Most Recent: Virginia State defeated Winston-Salem State in 2024.
Trend: Trojans have had the upper hand in recent years, but games in Winston-Salem have historically been competitive.
Betting Trends
Virginia State is 6-2 ATS in last 8 CIAA games.
Winston-Salem State is 2-6 ATS in last 8 home games.
The Under has hit in 4 of Virginia State’s last 6 games.
VSU is 3-0 SU in last 3 vs. WSSU.
Historical Betting Results
2024: Virginia State -7.5, won 28-14 → Cover, Under
2023: Virginia State -6.5, won 31-17 → Cover, Under
2022: Virginia State -3.5, won 24-21 → Cover, Over
Game Odds
Virginia State Trojans – 9.5
Winston-Salem State Rams 47
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025
