View the 2025 Winston-Salem State Rams Schedule
Welcome to the Winston-Salem State Football Schedule page on NC Football News! The Rams compete in Division II and are members of the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA). Below, you’ll find the team’s 2025 football schedule, along with results from the 2024 season and other content.
Once the season starts, we’ll update this page with game results, win-loss records, and any new TV or streaming details. Bookmark this page and stay tuned for the latest updates throughout the year!
Opponents, Game Dates, Times and TV/Streaming Coverage for 2025
Opponents, Game Dates, Times and TV/Streaming Coverage for 2025| Date | @ | WSSU Opponent | Time | TV/Stream | Result | Total | Conf. | Read More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 31 | vs | Tuskegee# | 7 p.m. | ESPNU | L, 17-20 | 0-1 | 0-0 | |
| Sept. 6 | at | Mars Hill | 6:30 p.m. | FloCollege | W, 28-25 | 1-1 | 0-0 | |
| Sept. 13 | vs | Lincoln | 6 p.m. | CIAA-SN | W, 51-14 | 2-1 | 0-0 | |
| Sept. 20 | vs | Virginia State* | 1 p.m. | CIAA-SN | L, 33-34 | 2-2 | 0-1 | |
| Sept. 27 | at | Bowie State* | 1 p.m. | CIAA-SN | W, 28-21 | 3-2 | 1-1 | |
| Oct. 4 | vs | Virginia Union* | 1 p.m. | CIAA-SN | L, 34-44 | 3-3 | 1-2 | |
| Oct. 11 | at | Shaw* | 1 p.m. | CIAA-SN | L, 13-20 | 3-4 | 1-3 | |
| Oct. 18 | vs | Livingstone* | 1:30 p.m. | CIAA-SN | W, 42-10 | 4-4 | 2-3 | |
| Oct. 25 | at | Johnson C. Smith* | 1 p.m. | CIAA-SN | L, 27-52 | 4-5 | 2-4 | |
| Nov. 8 | at | Fayetteville State* | 1 p.m. | CIAA-SN | ||||
| * CIAA game | ||||||||
| # Montgomery, AL |
2024 Winston-Salem State Football Schedule and Results
| Date | @ | WSSU Opponent | Time | TV | – | Result | Total | Conf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 31 | at | Bluefield State | 6 p.m. | CIAA | W | 34-3 | 1-0 | 0-0 |
| Sep. 7 | at | North Carolina A&T | 7 p.m. | FloSports | L | 20-27 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| Sep. 14 | vs | Ohio Dominican | 6 p.m. | W | 19-13 | 2-1 | 0-0 | |
| Sep. 21 | at | Virginia State* | 1 p.m. | HBCU Go | W | 15-14 | 3-1 | 1-0 |
| Sep. 28 | vs | Bowie State* | 1 p.m. | CIAA | W | 28-14 | 4-1 | 2-0 |
| Oct. 5 | at | Virginia Union* | 1 p.m. | CIAA | L | 13-31 | 4-2 | 2-1 |
| Oct. 12 | vs | Shaw* | 1 p.m. | CIAA | W | 34-14 | 5-2 | 3-1 |
| Oct. 19 | at | Livingstone* | 4 p.m. | CIAA | W | 31-17 | 6-2 | 4-1 |
| Oct. 26 | vs | Johnson C. Smith* | 1 p.m. | HBCU Go | L | 15-24 | 6-3 | 4-2 |
| Nov. 2 | BYE | |||||||
| Nov. 9 | vs | Fayetteville State*# | 1:30 p.m. | CIAA | W | 37-31 | 7-3 | 5-2 |
| * CIAA game | ||||||||
| # Homecoming |
Winston-Salem State will begin the season playing in a unique HBCU showcase game, the Red Tails Classic in Montgomery, AL on the Sunday of Labor Day weekend. The contest against Tuskegee will give WSSU national exposure on an ESPN platform. Read more about the much anticipated matchup here.
Looking for schedules for all North Carolina college football teams? Check out our Master Schedules page.
FAQs about Winston-Salem State Football
When is Winston-Salem State’s homecoming 2025
The WSSU Rams will entertain Livingstone for Homecoming on Oct. 18, 2025 at Bowman Gray Stadium. The game is scheduled to start at 1 p.m. It is the last home contest of the regular season for the Rams and also will serve as Senior Day and a “Red Out” day.
Who is the head coach of the Winston-Salem State football team?
Robert Massey has directed the Winston-Salem State football program since being appointed head coach on Dec. 17, 2021. Massey has been well-traveled in the CIAA, serving as the interim coach at WSSU before assuming full-time duties, as well as coaching at Livingstone and Shaw.
What is the name of Winston-Salem State’s football stadium?
The Rams play in the largest D2 football venue in North Carolina, the 17,000-seat Bowman Gray Stadium. Winston-Salem State has won 12 CIAA championships since the stadium opened in 1938, including a nice run from 2011-16 (four titles).
Read more about Bowman Gray Stadium as part of our recent Stadium Spotlight.
