Venue & Game Info
Stadium: Bowman Gray Stadium (capacity ~18,000)
Location: Winston‑Salem, North Carolina
Kickoff Time: 1:00 PM ET
Broadcast: CIAA Network / ESPN+ simulcast
Weather Forecast (Winston‑Salem, NC)
Conditions: Partly sunny, warm early fall afternoon
Temperature: ~74°F at kickoff, cooling into the upper 60s by evening
Wind: 5–8 mph
Impact: Excellent football weather; minimal effect on passing/kicking
Injury Report
Virginia Union Panthers:
QB C. Williams – Probable (shoulder soreness)
RB Curtis Allen – Questionable (hamstring)
Winston‑Salem State Rams:
QB Bryce Coleman – Probable (ankle tweak)
WR Jamari Johnson – Probable (knee bruise)
Key Player Matchups
QB C. Williams (VUU) vs WSSU Secondary
Williams has been efficient in VUU’s 3–1 start, with multiple TDs and strong accuracy.
RB Curtis Allen (VUU) vs LB Jaden Brown (WSSU)
Allen is VUU’s workhorse; Brown leads WSSU in tackles.
QB Bryce Coleman (WSSU) vs VUU Pass Rush
Coleman has shown flashes but must avoid turnovers against a Panthers defense that thrives on pressure.
WR Jamari Johnson (WSSU) vs CB Malik Johnson (VUU)
Johnson is WSSU’s top target; Malik Johnson is VUU’s best cover corner.
Recent Team Form
Virginia Union (3–1, 1–0 CIAA)
W 45–3 vs Miles College
L 41–38 @ Edward Waters
W 28–10 vs Johnson C. Smith
W 59–7 @ Shaw
Offense: 32.5 PPG Defense: 15.2 PPG
Winston‑Salem State (2–2, 0–1 CIAA)
L 20–17 vs Tuskegee (Red Tails Classic)
W 28–25 @ Mars Hill
W 51–14 vs Lincoln (PA)
L 34–33 vs Virginia State
Offense: 32.0 PPG Defense: 23.2 PPG
Series History
All‑time: Winston‑Salem State leads the historical series
Recent:
2024: Virginia Union 28–14
2023: Virginia Union 31–17
2022: Winston‑Salem State 21–14
Trend: Virginia Union has won 2 straight, both by double digits.
ATS (Against the Spread):
VUU: 3–1 ATS last 4
WSSU: 2–2 ATS last 4
Historical Betting Results:
VUU has covered in 2 straight vs WSSU
WSSU has failed to cover in 3 of last 5 CIAA games
Projected Score: Virginia Union 31 – Winston‑Salem State 21
Game Odds
Virginia Union Panthers – 7
Winston‑Salem State Rams 54
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 3, 2025
