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Lenoir-Rhyne will begin the 2025 season inside the D2 top 20.

Lenoir-Rhyne will begin the 2025 season inside the D2 top 20.

College Football

2025 Preseason College Football Rankings: Where North Carolina Teams Stand

Lenoir-Rhyne, Western Carolina will start season inside top 20

Eric LuskAugust 11, 2025

Johnson C. Smith wide receiver Brevin Caldwell has been named to the D2 Elite 100 preseason watch list.

Johnson C. Smith wide receiver Brevin Caldwell has been named to the D2 Elite 100 preseason watch list.

AWARDS

D2 Elite 100 watch list features six players from North Carolina

Johnson C. Smith, Lenoir-Rhyne, Wingate and Winston-Salem State standouts recognized

Eric LuskAugust 10, 2025

Lenoir-Rhyne has been picked to win the South Atlantic Conference in football this season.

Lenoir-Rhyne has been picked to win the South Atlantic Conference in football this season.

College Football

Lenoir-Rhyne football picked to win D2 South Atlantic Conference

Reigning conference champ Wingate voted 2nd, Catawba 5th, Mars Hill 6th

Eric LuskAugust 4, 2025

A graphic with various college football conference logos with the text "Preseason Polls" and a group of UNC Pembroke football players in the background.

A graphic with various college football conference logos with the text "Preseason Polls" and a group of UNC Pembroke football players in the background.

College Football

North Carolina College Football 2025: Who’s Favored in Conference Preseason Polls?

UNCP picked to win Conference Carolinas; Lenoir-Rhyne, Wingate voted teams to beat in the SAC

Eric LuskAugust 4, 2025

Wingate football players celebrate their South Atlantic Conference title win

Wingate football players celebrate their South Atlantic Conference title win

College Football

7 North Carolina College Football Teams That Could Win a Conference Title in 2025

From Wingate to Western Carolina, we playfully check in on North Carolina favorites to hoist league hardware

Steve VictoryJune 10, 2025

Lenoir-Rhyne players stack up West Florida in a 2019 Division II playoff game.

Lenoir-Rhyne players stack up West Florida in a 2019 Division II playoff game.

College Football

North Carolina D2 Football Schedule Stacked With Elite Non-Conference Games

From playoff previews to revived rivalries, these out-of-league clashes could shape the 2025 season

Eric LuskMay 11, 2025

Limestone football running back in a game against Catawba from 2024

Limestone football running back in a game against Catawba from 2024

Coaching News

Limestone University Shutting Down, Ending Saints’ D2 Football Program

Limestone played in South Atlantic Conference with Catawba, Lenoir-Rhyne, Mars Hill and Wingate

Eric LuskApril 16, 2025

Johnson C. Smith will play at Wingate in a D2 football scrimmage April 5, 2025

Johnson C. Smith will play at Wingate in a D2 football scrimmage April 5, 2025

College Football

D2 Football: Wingate hosting JCSU, Winston-Salem State playing spring game on Saturday

NCAA provision will allow intriguing spring match-up between South Atlantic champs and CIAA front-runner

Eric LuskApril 4, 2025

Wingate University announces its 2025 football schedule with a graphic featuring several returning players

Wingate University announces its 2025 football schedule with a graphic featuring several returning players

College Football

Back for More: Wingate Releases 2025 Football Slate

Bulldogs eye SAC repeat after 9-2 season, kick off with UNC Pembroke on Aug. 30

Eric LuskApril 1, 2025

Wingate quarterback signee Zach Dilworth from Forest Hills High.

Wingate quarterback signee Zach Dilworth from Forest Hills High.

College Football

Wingate, Lenoir-Rhyne, Mars Hill Reload For 2025 with Strong Quarterback Talent

FCS transfers and top high school stars join South Atlantic Conference trio

Eric LuskMarch 10, 2025

HBCU Legacy Bowl participants from Johnson C. Smith, Benari Black and Jack Smith.

HBCU Legacy Bowl participants from Johnson C. Smith, Benari Black and Jack Smith.

College Football

D2 Roundup: JCSU will scrimmage at Wingate; CIAA standouts prep for HBCU Legacy Bowl

News, notes and observations from North Carolina’s Division II football landscape

Eric LuskFebruary 18, 2025

A collage of images of four of North Carolina's top college kickers in 2024: Lenoir-Rhyne's Jake Brown, NC State's Kanoah Vinesett, Wake Forest's Matthew Dennis and UNC's Noah Burnette.

A collage of images of four of North Carolina's top college kickers in 2024: Lenoir-Rhyne's Jake Brown, NC State's Kanoah Vinesett, Wake Forest's Matthew Dennis and UNC's Noah Burnette.

College Football

Statewide Stat Leaders: Lenoir-Rhyne’s Jake Brown Outkicks NC Competition

Six placekickers from our state finished with 80+ points in 2024

Eric LuskJanuary 28, 2025

North Carolina defensive leaders in interceptions (Jordy Lowry, Western Carolina), Sacks (Robert Dorsey, Brevard) and tackles-for-loss (Marquise Fleming, Wingate).

North Carolina defensive leaders in interceptions (Jordy Lowry, Western Carolina), Sacks (Robert Dorsey, Brevard) and tackles-for-loss (Marquise Fleming, Wingate).

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2024 NC College Football Defensive Leaders: Tackles-For-Loss, Sacks, Interceptions

Wingate's Fleming tallied most TFLs; Brevard's Dorsey led in sacks; WCU's Lowery had most INTs.

Eric LuskJanuary 26, 2025

A split image featuring transfer quarterbacks Luke MacPhail (Wingate) and Max Blanc (Lenoir-Rhyne).

A split image featuring transfer quarterbacks Luke MacPhail (Wingate) and Max Blanc (Lenoir-Rhyne).

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D2 Portal News: Wingate, Lenoir-Rhyne pick up FCS transfer quarterbacks

Luke MacPhail (Wingate), Max Blanc (LR) will join two of state's top D2 programs

Eric LuskJanuary 21, 2025

Images of Wingate kicker Caleb Bonesteel and Lenoir-Rhyne kicker

Images of Wingate kicker Caleb Bonesteel and Lenoir-Rhyne kicker

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D2 Stat Champions: Lenoir-Rhyne, Wingate, UNC Pembroke kickers stayed busy in 2024

Highlighting the season’s top place-kicking performances in NC Division II football

Eric LuskJanuary 18, 2025

Fabulous 15 graphic featuring logos of all 15 North Carolina college football teams.

Fabulous 15 graphic featuring logos of all 15 North Carolina college football teams.

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Wingate football captures 2024 Fabulous 15 championship

Bulldogs' special season included conference title, monster defense, consensus All-American Marquise Fleming

Eric LuskJanuary 17, 2025

A collage of images featuring top North Carolina D2 football players Marquise Fleming (Wingate), Benari Black (Johnson C. Smith) and Tristian Rankin (Mars Hill).

A collage of images featuring top North Carolina D2 football players Marquise Fleming (Wingate), Benari Black (Johnson C. Smith) and Tristian Rankin (Mars Hill).

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D2 Stat Champions: Wingate’s Marquise Fleming, JCSU’s Benari Black tackle top honors

Check out our top Division II statistical performers for defense

Eric LuskJanuary 7, 2025

Wingate football players pose with their South Atlantic Conference championship trophy.

Wingate football players pose with their South Atlantic Conference championship trophy.

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2024 Statewide Standings: Lenoir-Rhyne leads NC in wins; Wingate has best winning percentage

15 NC college football teams finish above .500

Eric LuskJanuary 3, 2025

AFCA D2 All-American football players from North Carolina: Wingate’s Marquise Fleming, UNC Pembroke’s Jo Hayes, Catawba’s LJ Turner and Johnson C. Smith’s Benari Black.

AFCA D2 All-American football players from North Carolina: Wingate’s Marquise Fleming, UNC Pembroke’s Jo Hayes, Catawba’s LJ Turner and Johnson C. Smith’s Benari Black.

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Wingate’s Marquise Fleming Repeats as D2 All-American; Four NC Players Honored

JCSU’s Benari Black also first-team; Catawba’s LJ Turner and UNCP’s Jo Hayes make second-team

Eric LuskDecember 18, 2024

Wingate football graphic commemorating Marquise Fleming as the Gene Upshaw Award winner.

Wingate football graphic commemorating Marquise Fleming as the Gene Upshaw Award winner.

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Wingate’s Marquise Fleming adds prestigious Gene Upshaw Award to extensive resume

Senior from Charlotte voted top lineman in Division II football

NC Football News WireDecember 13, 2024

D2CCA All-Super Region Two football players from North Carolina include Wingate's Marquise Fleming (MVP), Erwil Anthony and Dontorian Best; Johnson C. Smith's Benari Black and Brevin Caldwell, Lenoir-Rhyne's Nic Cheeley and Catawba's LJ Turner.

D2CCA All-Super Region Two football players from North Carolina include Wingate's Marquise Fleming (MVP), Erwil Anthony and Dontorian Best; Johnson C. Smith's Benari Black and Brevin Caldwell, Lenoir-Rhyne's Nic Cheeley and Catawba's LJ Turner.

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Wingate’s Marquise Fleming voted region’s top defensive player

Eleven D2 football players from North Carolina earn All-Super Region recognition

Eric LuskDecember 6, 2024

Wingate quarterback Brooks Bentley plans to enter the transfer portal.

Wingate quarterback Brooks Bentley plans to enter the transfer portal.

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Wingate all-conference quarterback Brooks Bentley plans to enter transfer portal

Sophomore went 16-3 as starter, led Bulldogs to 2024 conference title

Eric LuskDecember 2, 2024

Virginia Union football players try to bring down a Wingate player in a D2 football playoff game on Nov. 23, 2024.

Virginia Union football players try to bring down a Wingate player in a D2 football playoff game on Nov. 23, 2024.

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Photo Gallery: Wingate football battles Virginia Union in D2 playoffs

VUU prevailed in an overtime thriller to advance to round two

Eric LuskNovember 27, 2024

Harlon Hill Trophy nominees included six players from North Carolina D2 college football programs.

Harlon Hill Trophy nominees included six players from North Carolina D2 college football programs.

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Six North Carolina college football players named Harlon Hill Trophy nominees

Coveted D2 award finalists hail from UNCP, JCSU, WSSU, Catawba, Wingate and Shaw

Eric LuskNovember 26, 2024

NC college football Week 13 stat champions included North Carolina Central's Juan Velarde and Charlotte's Stephen Rusnak.

NC college football Week 13 stat champions included North Carolina Central's Juan Velarde and Charlotte's Stephen Rusnak.

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Week 13 Stat Champions: NCCU, Charlotte kickers hit from long range

Juan Velarde booted a school-record 53-yarder; Stephen Rusnak scored 15 points

Eric LuskNovember 25, 2024

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