View the 2025 Johnson C. Smith Golden Bulls Schedule
Welcome to the Johnson C. Smith Football Schedule page on NC Football News! The Golden Bulls 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!
Next Game, Last Game
Next Game, Last GameNEXT: HBCU Kickoff Classic: Johnson C. Smith vs. Morehouse | Saturday, Aug. 30 | Cambridge, Mass. | 3 p.m.
LAST: Livingstone 15, Johnson C. Smith 10 | Nov. 9, 2024
Opponents, Game Dates, Times and TV/Streaming Coverage for 2025
| Date | @ | Johnson C. Smith Opponent | Time | TV/Stream | Result | Total | Conf. | Extra |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 30 | vs | Morehouse College (Cambridge, MA) | 3:30 p.m. | ESPN+ | W, 45-9 | 1-0 | 0-0 | |
| Sept. 6 | vs | Valdosta State | 12 p.m. | CIAA-SN | W, 28-16 | 2-0 | 0-0 | |
| Sept. 13 | at | Elizabeth City State | 1 p.m. | CIAA-SN | W, 21-17 | 3-0 | 0-0 | |
| Sept. 20 | at | Virginia Union* | 1 p.m. | CIAA-SN | L, 10-28 | 3-1 | 0-1 | |
| Sept. 27 | vs | Bluefield State* | 2 p.m. | CIAA-SN | W, 69-13 | 4-1 | 1-1 | |
| Oct. 4 | at | Virginia State* | 2 p.m. | CIAA-SN | W, 31-20 | 5-1 | 2-1 | |
| Oct. 18 | at | Shaw* | 1 p.m. | CIAA-SN | ||||
| Oct. 25 | vs | Winston-Salem State* | 1 p.m. | CIAA-SN | ||||
| Nov. 1 | at | Fayetteville State* | 1 p.m. | CIAA-SN | ||||
| Nov. 8 | vs | Livingstone* | 1 p.m. | CIAA-SN | ||||
| * CIAA game |
2024 Johnson C. Smith Football Schedule and Results
| Date | @ | Johnson C. Smith Opponent | Time | TV | . | Result | Total | Conf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep. 1 | vs | Tuskegee# | 7 p.m. | ESPNU | W | 21-13 | 1-0 | 0-0 |
| Sep. 7 | at | Morehouse | 1 p.m. | W | 37-13 | 2-0 | 0-0 | |
| Sep. 14 | vs | Lincoln (PA)* | 1 p.m. | CIAA-SN | W | 52-6 | 3-0 | 0-0 |
| Sep. 21 | vs | Virginia Union* | 6 p.m. | CIAA-SN | W | 21-16 | 4-0 | 1-0 |
| Sep. 28 | at | Bluefield State* | 6 p.m. | CIAA-SN | W | 42-3 | 5-0 | 2-0 |
| Oct. 5 | vs | Virginia State* | 1 p.m. | CIAA-SN | W | 21-17 | 6-0 | 3-0 |
| Oct. 12 | BYE | |||||||
| Oct. 19 | vs | Shaw* | 1 p.m. | CIAA-SN | W | 21-14 | 7-0 | 4-0 |
| Oct. 26 | at | Winston-Salem State* | 1 p.m. | CIAA-SN | W | 24-15 | 8-0 | 5-0 |
| Nov. 2 | vs | Fayetteville State* | 1 p.m. | CIAA-SN | L | 0-27 | 8-1 | 5-1 |
| Nov. 9 | at | Livingstone* | 2 p.m. | CIAA-SN | L | 10-15 | 8-2 | 5-2 |
| * denotes CIAA game | ||||||||
| # Red Tails Classic |
For the second year in a row, Johnson C. Smith football will open the season in an HBCU showcase game. This season, the Golden Bulls will face Morehouse College in the HBCU Kickoff Classic at Harvard University in Cambridge, Mass. The game will be played Aug. 30. For more on the Bulls’ challenging 2025 slate, read our JCSU schedule release story HERE.
Looking for schedules for all North Carolina college football teams? Check out our Master Schedules page.
FAQs about Johnson C. Smith Football
When is Johnson C. Smith’s 2025 homecoming game?
Johnson C. Smith will welcome Bluefield State as its 2025 homecoming guest on Saturday, Sept. 27. The game is schedule to kick off at 2 p.m.
Who is the head coach of the Johnson C. Smith football team?
Maurice Flowers has been the head coach for Johnson C. Smith football since 2022. His 2024 team started the season with an 8-0 record. He came to JCSU after being head coach at Fort Valley State for two seasons. Flowers played his college football at Johnson C. Smith and was a quarterback.
Where does Johnson C. Smith play its home football games?
Johnson C. Smith plays its home football games at the Irwin-Belk Complex on campus, which affords beautiful views of the Charlotte skyline right off I-77. The stadium seats 4,500 fans and also features an Olympic-sized track.
