View the latest Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) football standings, including conference records, overall records and key trends. This page is updated regularly with results from Johnson C. Smith, Fayetteville State, Winston-Sale State, Elizabeth City State, Livingstone, Shaw and other CIAA programs.
2026 CIAA Football Standings
| School | Conf. | Conf Pct. | Overall | Pct. | Streak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville State | 1-0 | 1.000 | 2-1 | .667 | L1 |
| Johnson C. Smith | 1-0 | 1.000 | 2-1 | .667 | W2 |
| Virginia Union | 1-0 | 1.000 | 2-1 | .667 | W2 |
| Livingstone | 1-1 | .500 | 1-2 | .333 | W1 |
| Virginia State | 0-0 | .000 | 2-1 | .667 | L1 |
| Shaw | 0-1 | .000 | 2-1 | .667 | W2 |
| Bowie State | 0-0 | .000 | 0-2 | .000 | L2 |
| Elizabeth City State | 0-0 | .000 | 0-2 | .000 | L2 |
| Lincoln (PA) | 0-0 | .000 | 0-2 | .000 | L2 |
| Bluefield State | 0-1 | .000 | 0-3 | .000 | L3 |
| Winston-Salem State | 0-1 | .000 | 0-3 | .000 | L3 |
👉 Standings will be updated weekly once games are completed.
Recent CIAA Football Champions
2025 – Johnson C. Smith (10-2)
2024 – Virginia Union (10-4)
2023 – Virginia Union (10-2)
Fayetteville State won the 2022 championship, part of a run for the Broncos that included six-straight appearances in the CIAA title game.
More North Carolina College Football Coverage
- North Carolina 2026 College Football ‘Master’ Schedule – Find schedules for all 33 of our state’s programs, organized by week
- North Carolina College Football Scores – Statewide scores and recaps organized by week
Follow the South Atlantic Conference title race throughout the 2026 season, including key matchups and results involving North Carolina teams.
