WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.- The Winston-Salem State University football team will host Virginia State University, on Saturday, September 20th. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. inside Bowman Gray Stadium.
Game Information
Opponent: Virginia State University (1-1, 0-0 CIAA)
Date/Time: Saturday, September 20th |1:00 p.m.
Location: Winston-Salem, N.C. (Bowman Gray Stadium)
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Theme: HORN$ Appreciation/ Black Out
Series Information
Since 1946: 13-9
Largest WSSU Win: 37 (44-7), 1986
Largest VSU Win: 24 (48-24) 1993
Longest WSSU win Streak: four, 1986-92
Longest VSU Win Streak: Two, 1993-94
| 1983 Away |
17-16 W |
| 1984 Home |
14-0 W |
| 1985 Away |
17-7 L |
| 1986 Home |
44-7 W |
| 1988 Home |
13-9 W |
| 1991 Neutral |
32-19 W |
| 1992 Away |
14-0 W |
| 1993 Home |
48-24 L |
| 1994 Neutral |
38-35 L |
| 1995 Home |
20-14 W |
| 1996 Away |
17-15 L |
| 1997 Home |
21-12 W |
| 1998 Away |
41-22 L |
| 1999 Home |
17-14 W |
| 2000 Away |
20-13 L |
| 2001 Home |
44-10 W |
| 2002 Away |
7-12 L |
| 2003 Home |
33-27 W |
| 2014 Neutral |
21-17 L |
| 2016 Home |
35-14 W |
| 2017 Away |
33-27 L |
| 2024 Away |
15-14 L |
Last Time Out vs Lincoln University (Pa.)
The Rams defeated the Lions 51-14, on Saturday, September 13th.
Daylin Lee went 15-17 with 251 passing yards with four passing touchdowns.
Jaylen Grimes had six catches for 87 yards and a receiving touchdown.
Evan Powell led with 12 total tackles.
Last Time Out Virginia State vs. Norfolk State University
The Trojans fell to Norfolk State University 34-31 in overtime, on Saturday, September 6th.
Rahsaan Matthews Jr went 21-for-42 recording 299 passing yards and two touchdown passes. Marquis Smith had six receptions for 105 yards and a receiving touchdown. Mehkhi Johnson recorded seven total tackles.
Last Time Out vs. Virginia State University
The Rams defeated the Trojans 15-14, on Saturday, September 21st, 2024.
Daylin Lee went 12-for-23 for 115 passing yards.
Trevon Hester rushed for 143 yards.
Gilberto Lorenzana kicked the game-winning field goal with three seconds remaining.
CIAA Pre-Season/Poll
The Rams were picked to finish fifth in the preseason poll.
CIAA Pre-Season Team
Three Rams were selected to the All-CIAA Preseason Team this year. Junior quarterback
Daylin Lee along with teammates, junior tightend
Devin Cunningham and senior offensive lineman Elijah Gordan.
CIAA Weekly Award
- Christian Brown was named Special Team Player of the Week for week one, while Austin Pittman was named Offensive Lineman of the Week for week one.
- Quarterback Daylin Lee & teammates offensive lineman Zarie Falls and defensive line Christopher "CJ" Brown" all took weekly honors for week two.
Up Next
The Rams will travel to Bowie, Maryland on Saturday, September 20th, taking on Bowie State University. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. inside Bulldog Stadium.
