D2 Division II football · CIAA · SR1
Winston-Salem State University
Rams
On the scoreboard: Winston-Salem State
- Overall2-7
- CIAA conference1-5
- D2CFB Power Ranking · Week 10No. 151
CIAASchedule and results
| Date | Opponent | Result | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat Aug 29 | at Norfolk State | L 0-56 | Norfolk, VA |
| Sat Sep 5 | vs Mars Hill University | L 0-17 | Winston-Salem, NC, Bowman Gray Stadium |
| Sat Sep 12 | vs Johnson C. Smith University | L 6-31 | Winston-Salem, NC, Bowman Gray Stadium |
| Sat Sep 19 | at Livingstone College | L 13-21 | Alumni Memorial Stadium, Salisbury, N.C. |
| Sat Sep 26 | at Virginia State University | L 19-49 | Rogers Stadium, Ettrick, Va. |
| Sat Oct 10 | vs Bowie State | L 0-21 | Bowman Gray Stadium, Winston-Salem, NC |
| Sat Oct 17 | vs Bluefield State University | W 43-14 | Bowman Gray Stadium, Winston-Salem, NC |
| Sat Oct 24 | at Lincoln University (Pa.) | W 21-14 | Lincoln University, PA |
| Sat Oct 31 | at Elizabeth City State University | L 0-5 | Roebuck Stadium, Elizabeth City, NC |
| Sat Nov 7 | vs Fayetteville State University | 12:30 PM CT | Winston-Salem, NC |
Source: each school's published schedule (www.wssurams.com) and live-stats feed. Scores updated Nov 5, 4:16 AM CT. Schedules checked Nov 5, 4:16 AM CT.
Statistical leaders, 2026
Passing yards
- 1 Jeffries, Brayden 614
- 2 Goldston, Deiondre 146
- 3 Lopez, Florentino 111
Rushing yards
- 1 Danzy, Jayvion 649
- 2 Funderburk, Jamison 208
- 3 Smith, Chancellor 42
Receiving yards
- 1 Grimes, Jayden 259
- 2 Biles-Walker, Taron 254
- 3 Walker, Sean 206
Total tackles
- 1 Smith, Chancellor 56.0
- 2 Dempsey-Freeman, Zymiere 53.0
- 3 Martin, Camden 48.0
Source: Winston-Salem State's cumulative statistics (opens in a new tab). Snapshot fetched Nov 4, 9:02 PM CT.
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Player awards
- CIAA · D2CFB Dempsey-Freeman,Zymiere, Defensive Player of the Week, Week 5 2026
History
- National titles0
- Runner-up finishes1
- Playoff appearances9
- Conference titles14
- Division II seasons50
Division II member 1973-2005, 2010-2026, per the NCAA records book.
National championship games
- 2012 L 7-35 vs Valdosta State
Playoff appearances
| Season | Seed | Finish | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | - | Lost in the first round | First round: L 41-48 vs LIU |
| 2013 | - | Lost in the second round | First round: W 27-20 vs Slippery Rock Second round: L 0-7 vs Shepherd |
| 2012 | - | Lost in the championship | Second round: W 37-14 vs Shippensburg Quarterfinals: W 21-17 vs Indiana (PA) Semifinals: W 41-18 vs West Texas A&M Championship: L 7-35 vs Valdosta State |
| 2011 | - | Lost in the semifinals | Second round: W 35-28 vs California (PA) Quarterfinals: W 27-7 vs New Haven Semifinals: L 14-21 vs Wayne State (MI) |
| 1991 | - | Lost in the first round | First round: L 24-49 vs Jacksonville State |
| 1990 | - | Lost in the first round | First round: L 0-48 vs Indiana (PA) |
| 1988 | - | Lost in the first round | First round: L 16-31 vs North Carolina Central |
| 1987 | - | Lost in the first round | First round: L 14-45 vs Troy |
| 1978 | - | Lost in the semifinals | First round: W 17-0 vs Cal Poly Semifinals: L 0-41 vs Delaware |
Conference titles
- 2016 · CIAA
- 2015 · CIAA
- 2013 · CIAA shared
- 2012 · CIAA
- 2011 · CIAA
- 2000 · CIAA
- 1999 · CIAA
- 1998 · CIAA shared
- 1991 · CIAA
- 1990 · CIAA
- 1988 · CIAA
- 1987 · CIAA
- 1978 · CIAA
- 1977 · CIAA
Seasons since 2021
Source: results as published by the schools on their season pages, 2021–2025. “vs.” marks a neutral site.
2025 4-6
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Sun Aug 31 | vs. Tuskegee | L 17-20 |
| Sat Sep 6 | at Mars Hill | W 28-25 |
| Sat Sep 13 | vs Lincoln (PA) | W 51-14 |
| Sat Sep 20 | vs Virginia State | L 33-34 |
| Sat Sep 27 | at Bowie State | W 28-21 |
| Sat Oct 4 | vs Virginia Union | L 34-44 |
| Sat Oct 11 | at Shaw | L 13-20 |
| Sat Oct 18 | vs Livingstone | W 42-10 |
| Sat Oct 25 | at Johnson C. Smith | L 27-52 |
| Sat Nov 8 | at Fayetteville State | L 21-31 |
2024 7-2
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Sat Aug 31 | at Bluefield State | W 34-3 |
| Sat Sep 14 | vs Ohio Dominican | W 19-13 |
| Sat Sep 21 | at Virginia State | W 15-14 |
| Sat Sep 28 | vs Bowie State | W 28-14 |
| Sat Oct 5 | at Virginia Union | L 13-31 |
| Sat Oct 12 | vs Shaw | W 34-14 |
| Sat Oct 19 | at Livingstone | W 31-17 |
| Sat Oct 26 | vs Johnson C. Smith | L 15-24 |
| Sat Nov 9 | vs Fayetteville State | W 37-31 |
2023 3-6
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Sat Sep 2 | at North Carolina Central | L 21-47 |
| Sat Sep 9 | at Ohio Dominican | L 14-26 |
| Sat Sep 16 | vs Elizabeth City State | W 24-7 |
| Sat Sep 23 | vs Bluefield State | W 30-0 |
| Sat Sep 30 | at Lincoln (PA) | L 27-30 |
| Sat Oct 7 | vs Livingstone | L 21-23 |
| Sat Oct 14 | at Shaw | W 41-20 |
| Sat Oct 28 | at Johnson C. Smith | L 31-35 |
| Sat Nov 4 | at Fayetteville State | L 34-40 |
2022 2-6
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Sun Sep 4 | vs. Central State | L 21-41 |
| Sat Sep 10 | at North Carolina Central | L 0-41 |
| Sat Sep 17 | at Elizabeth City State | L 17-20 |
| Sat Sep 24 | at Chowan | L 7-21 |
| Sat Oct 8 | at Livingstone | L 17-20 |
| Sat Oct 15 | vs Shaw | W 17-10 |
| Sat Oct 29 | vs Johnson C. Smith | W 28-7 |
| Sat Nov 5 | vs Fayetteville State | L 6-14 |
2021 3-6
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Sat Sep 11 | at Catawba | L 6-28 |
| Sat Sep 18 | at North Carolina Central | L 13-20 |
| Sat Sep 25 | vs Elizabeth City State | L 14-19 |
| Sat Oct 2 | at Chowan | L 7-73 |
| Sat Oct 9 | at Johnson C. Smith | W 26-12 |
| Sat Oct 16 | vs Saint Augustine’s | W 41-0 |
| Sat Oct 23 | vs Livingstone | W 21-0 |
| Sat Oct 30 | at Shaw | L 14-38 |
| Sat Nov 6 | at Fayetteville State | L 3-10 |
Source: NCAA conference standings records (Standings.pdf); NCAA Division II championship records (D2champs.pdf), through 2025; NCAA Division II football records book (D2.pdf), through 2025. Loaded Sep 25, 5:21 PM CT. Checked for a newer edition Oct 31, 7:15 AM CT.