HBCU Football: Virginia Union Looking To Finish Strong In 2026
Virginia Union enters 2026 as the CIAA preseason favorite with depth throughout its roster. Zyaire Tart says the Panthers’ real goal is turning experience into a championship finish.
HBCU Poll, CIAA predictions at odds with JCSU and Virginia Union
CIAA football coaches ranked Virginia Union No. 1, while national voters chose Johnson C. Smith. Here’s what the two polls reveal about 2026.
HBCU Football: CIAA picks Virginia Union to over JCSU
Despite being no. 1 in the Black College Football poll, Johnson C. Smith was picked to finish second.
Virginia Union hires former Panther legend as new hoops coach
A.J. English immediately brings in a former teammate with NBA experience as an assistant
NCAA dreams keep Virginia Union optimistic after CIAA upset
Virginia Union will have to hope its resume can get it into the NCAA Tournament after disappointment in the CIAA.
HBCU Playoffs: Can Virginia Union Control California (PA)?
Virginia Union returns to the NCAA playoffs for the fourth straight year, bringing one of DII’s best rushing attacks into a high-stakes showdown with California (PA). The Panthers’ dominance on the ground meets the Vulcans’ experience in close games, with VUU’s pass defense under the spotlight at Hovey Field.
Virginia Union vs. Johnson C. Smith — The Rematch With Receipts
If you like your football with a little drama, a little revenge, and a whole lot of shoulder pads popping, the 2025 CIAA Championship is basically an HBCU version of “The Empire Strikes Back.” , and Virginia Union wants revenge. Johnson C. Smith wants respect. And both teams hit like they grew up on VHS tapes of Ray Lewis. […]
Dynasty Loading: Virginia Union?
Three-peat watch in the CIAA: Virginia Union keeps rolling, chasing history and a spot in HBCU football’s dynasty conversation.
HBCU Football: Virginia Union Secures Chance to Threepeat
Virginia Union beat Virginia State 14–3 behind Curtis Allen’s two touchdowns and a smothering defense to reach the CIAA title game.
Virginia Union vs. Virginia State: The Battle for Bragging Rights
Petersburg native Curtis Allen leads CIAA powerhouse Virginia Union against rival Virginia State in the Battle of I-95 HBCU showdown.
HBCU Football: Virginia Union puts on a Show for Homecoming
Virginia Union turned Homecoming into a showcase of power and precision. The Panthers crushed Lincoln (PA) 66–21 behind Curtis Allen’s 208 rushing yards and RJ Rosales’ three touchdowns, keeping their CIAA title hopes alive and proving why they remain one of the most complete HBCU football programs in the nation.
Virginia Union punishes WSSU in decisive win
Virginia Union ran the ball for 400 yards, controlled the clock and over-powered WSSU.
WSSU up for the challenge of CIAA champ Virginia Union
WSSU knows it will need to play much sharper and run the ball more effectively to pull off the win against Virginia Union.
HBCU Football: Virginia Union Runs Over Shaw
Virginia Union opened CIAA play in dominant fashion, rolling past Shaw 59–7 behind a 474-yard rushing attack. Curtis Allen ran for 216 yards and two scores as the Panthers reestablished themselves in the HBCU football spotlight.
HBCU Showdown: Virginia Union vs Edward Waters
The HBCU spotlight shines as Edward Waters hosts Virginia Union in a CIAA vs. SIAC matchup with bragging rights and energy on the line.