View the 2025 Fayetteville State Broncos Schedule
Welcome to the Fayetteville State Football Schedule page on NC Football News! The Broncos compete in Division II and are members of 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 Coverage for 2025
Opponents, Game Dates, Times and TV Coverage for 2025| Date | @ | Fayetteville State Opponent | Time | TV/Stream | Result | Total | Conf. | Extra |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 30 | at | Benedict | 5 p.m. | L, 0-10 | 0-1 | 0-0 | ||
| Sept. 6 | at | UNC Pembroke | 6 p.m. | CCDN | L, 24-31 | 0-2 | 0-0 | |
| Sept. 13 | at | North Carolina Central | 6 p.m. | ESPN+ | L, 19-49 | 0-3 | 0-0 | |
| Sept. 20 | at | Elizabeth City State* | 1 p.m. | CIAA-SN | W, 51-8 | 1-3 | 1-0 | |
| Sept. 27 | vs | Virginia State* | 1 p.m. | CIAA-SN | W, 34-14 | 2-3 | 2-0 | |
| Oct. 4 | at | Bowie State* | 1 p.m. | CIAA-SN | W, 38-10 | 3-3 | 3-0 | |
| Oct. 11 | vs | Livingstone* | 1:30 p.m. | CIAA-SN | W, 38-14 | 4-3 | 4-0 | |
| Oct. 25 | at | Shaw* | 1 p.m. | CIAA-SN | ||||
| Nov. 1 | vs | Johnson C. Smith* | 1 p.m. | CIAA-SN | ||||
| Nov. 8 | vs | Winston-Salem State* | 1 p.m. | CIAA-SN | ||||
| * CIAA game |
2024 Fayetteville State Football Schedule and Results
| Date |  | Opponent | Result | Score | Overall | Conference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep. 7 | vs | UNC Pembroke | W | 35-31 | 1-0 | 0-0 |
| Sep. 14 | at | Valdosta State | L | 7-35 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| Sep. 21 | vs | Elizabeth City State*# | W | 31-7 | 2-1 | 1-0 |
| Sep. 28 | at | Virginia State* | L | 18-35 | 2-2 | 1-1 |
| Oct. 5 | vs | Bowie State* | W | 27-24 | 3-2 | 2-1 |
| Oct. 12 | at | Livingstone* | L | 19-24 | 3-3 | 2-2 |
| Oct. 19 | BYE | |||||
| Oct. 26 | vs | Shaw* | L | 35-38 | 3-4 | 2-3 |
| Nov. 2 | at | Johnson C. Smith* | W | 27-0 | 4-4 | 3-3 |
| Nov. 9 | at | Winston-Salem State* | L | 31-37 | 4-5 | 3-4 |
| * CIAA game |
Future Fayetteville State Football Opponents
2026: n/a
Read more about Fayetteville State’s 2025 football schedule release here.
Looking for schedules for all North Carolina college football teams? Check out our Master Schedules page.
FAQs about Fayetteville State Football
When is Fayetteville State’s homecoming game 2025?
Fayetteville State will celebrate homecoming 2025 on Oct. 11. Livingstone will be the Broncos’ homecoming opponent.
Who is the coach of Fayetteville State Broncos football?
Richard Hayes Jr. has been the coach of the Fayetteville State Broncos since the 2016 season. Hayes has compiled a 53-29 overall record between 2016-24, 45-12 in CIAA play.
What is the name of Fayetteville State’s football stadium?
The Fayetteville State Broncos play home games at Luther “Nick” Jeralds Stadium in Fayetteville, NC. Jeralds was a state representative and member of the North Carolina General Assembly. The stadium has a capacity of about 5,500 fans.
How many CIAA championships has Fayetteville State football won?
Fayetteville State football has won four CIAA championships as of the conclusion of the 2024 season. The FSU Broncos won CIAA titles in 2002, 2003, 2009 and 2022.
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