WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - Winston-Salem State football returns to Bowman Gray Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 7, welcoming Fayetteville State for its annual Homecoming matchup in a key CIAA showdown. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:30 p.m.

WSSU enters the contest looking to defend its home field against a Fayetteville State team that has established itself as one of the conference's top defensive units. The Broncos rank third in the CIAA in both scoring defense and total defense, setting up a matchup that will test the Rams' ability to move the football and finish drives.

Fayetteville State also brings one of the conference's most opportunistic defenses, ranking first in interceptions. WSSU, meanwhile, leads the CIAA in both forced fumbles and fumbles recovered, creating an important matchup in the turnover battle.

GAME INFORMATION
Date: Saturday, Nov. 7
Kickoff: 1:30 P.M.
Location: Bowman Gray Stadium | Winston-Salem, N.C.
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Series: WSSU leads 52-19-3

TURNOVER BATTLE WILL BE KEY
Both teams enter Saturday's matchup with strengths in creating takeaways. Fayetteville State ranks first in the CIAA in interceptions, while WSSU leads the conference in forced fumbles and fumbles recovered.

The Rams will look to continue creating turnovers and take advantage of opportunities on the defensive side of the ball. Protecting possession will also be critical against a Broncos defense that has consistently made plays in the secondary.

RAMS DEFENSE LOOKS TO LIMIT BRONCOS' PASSING ATTACK
WSSU ranks third in the CIAA in passing defense, giving the Rams a strong defensive foundation heading into the Homecoming matchup.

The Broncos will look to challenge that unit behind quarterback Jamir Dismukes, who ranks fourth in the CIAA in passing. The Rams will need to limit his opportunities through the air, pressure the pocket and prevent explosive plays.

SCOUTING FAYETTEVILLE STATE
Fayetteville State enters Saturday's contest with one of the CIAA's strongest defensive profiles. The Broncos rank third in scoring defense and total defense while leading the conference in interceptions.

Defensively, Osirus Rhodes ranks fifth in the CIAA in tackles for loss, while Sedrick Clarke ranks fourth in sacks. Their production gives the Broncos multiple options to disrupt opposing offenses and create negative plays.

The Rams will need to establish offensive rhythm, protect the football and find ways to challenge a disciplined Fayetteville State defense.

CIAA INDIVIDUAL RANKINGS TO WATCH
Several players enter the matchup among the CIAA's statistical leaders.

For WSSU, running back Jayvion Danzy ranks fourth in the conference in rushing. The Rams will look to establish the ground game and create balance offensively.

For Fayetteville State, Dismukes ranks fourth in passing, Rhodes ranks fifth in tackles for loss and Clarke ranks fourth in sacks. Those performances will be important factors as both teams look to gain an advantage.

UP NEXT
Winston-Salem State will close out the regular season following its Homecoming matchup against Fayetteville State.

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