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2023 Virginia Union Panthers football | |
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CIAA champion | |
NCAA Division II First Round, L 14–38 vs. Kutztown | |
Conference | Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
Ranking | |
AFCA | No. 20 |
Record | 10–2 (7–1 CIAA) |
Head coach |
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Offensive coordinator | Luke Bengtson (1st season) |
Defensive coordinator | Edward Pointer (5th season) |
Home stadium | Hovey Field |
Seasons ← 2022 2024 → |
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No. 20 Virginia Union xy$^ | 7 | – | 1 | 10 | – | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Virginia State | 6 | – | 2 | 8 | – | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Bowie State | 5 | – | 3 | 6 | – | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Lincoln (PA) | 3 | – | 5 | 4 | – | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Elizabeth City State | 2 | – | 6 | 3 | – | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Bluefield State | 0 | – | 8 | 1 | – | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Southern Division | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fayetteville State xy | 8 | – | 0 | 8 | – | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Johnson C. Smith # | 6 | – | 2 | 7 | – | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Livingstone | 4 | – | 4 | 4 | – | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Winston-Salem State | 4 | – | 4 | 4 | – | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shaw | 3 | – | 5 | 3 | – | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
St. Augustine's | 0 | – | 8 | 0 | – | 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Championship: Virginia Union 21, Fayetteville State 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The 2023 Virginia Union Panthers football represented Virginia Union University as a member of the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) during the 2023 NCAA Division II football season. Led by 5th-year head coach Alvin Parker, the Panthers compiled an overall record of 10–2 with a mark of 7–1 in conference play; winning the CIAA championship.
Virginia Union lost to Kutztown in the first round of the playoffs for back-to-back first round losses and the programs' twelfth consecutive loss in the playoffs with no playoff wins.
Offseason
C | Center | CB | Cornerback | DB | Defensive back | DE | Defensive end | |||
DL | Defensive lineman | DT | Defensive tackle | FB | Fullback | FS | Free safety | |||
G | Guard | K | Kicker | KR | Kickoff returner | LB | Linebacker | |||
LS | Long snapper | MLB | Middle linebacker | OT | Offensive tackle | OL | Offensive lineman | |||
OLB | Outside linebacker | NT | Nose tackle | P | Punter | PR | Punt returner | |||
QB | Quarterback | RS | Return specialist | RB | Running back | S | Safety | |||
SS | Strong safety | TE | Tight end | WR | Wide receiver |
- ^ May sometimes be referred to as an edge rusher (EDGE)
- Also known as offensive guard (OG)
- Also known as placekicker (PK)
- Also known as inside linebacker (ILB)
Team departures
Name | Number | Pos. | Height, Weight | Year | Hometown | Notes |
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John Jiles | #0 | WR | 6'3, 190 | Junior | Wake Forest, NC | Elected to transfer to West Florida |
Jahkari Grant | #1 | QB | 6'1, 190 | Graduate | Windsor, CT | Graduated/declared for 2023 NFL draft |
Alvin Howard | #4 | WR | 6'0, 175 | Junior | Key West, FL | Elected to transfer to Concord |
Devin Sanders | #4 | DE | 6'1, 220 | Junior | Seat Pleasant, MD | N/A |
James Jackson | #5 | WR | 6'1, 170 | Senior | Richmond, VA | Graduated |
Damontay Rhem | #6 | LB | 6'0, 225 | Graduate | Wendell, NC | Graduated/declared for 2023 NFL draft |
Demetrius Mann | #7 | S | 5'9, 180 | Graduate | Tampa, FL | Graduated |
Kyron McKinnie-Harper | #8 | CB | 6'1, 190 | Sophomore | Detroit, MI | N/A |
Xzavier Hines | #9 | DE | 6'4, 235 | Senior | Lanham, MD | Graduated |
Zion Edwards | #15 | S | 6'0, 180 | Junior | Palm Beach, FL | N/A |
K'Jon Coley | #19 | CB | 6'0, 180 | Graduate | Richmond, VA | Graduated |
Joseph J. Johnson | #24 | WR | 5'6, 175 | Sophomore | Forestville, MD | N/A |
Dev'on Grant | #28 | LB | 6'1, 210 | Junior | Wake Forest, NC | Elected to transfer to Elizabeth City State |
Shamore Collins | #33 | LB | 6'0, 220 | Sophomore | Millville, NJ | N/A |
Donovan Owens | #34 | S | 6'0, 185 | Freshman | Chesapeake, VA | N/A |
Mingo Peterson | #37 | DB | 5'11, 175 | Graduate | Arlington, VA | Graduated |
Wali-Shahad Sabree | #38 | LB | 6'4, 210 | Senior | Chester, PA | Graduated |
R. J. Rountree | #39 | S | 6'0, 185 | Graduate | Silver Spring, MD | Graduated/declared for 2023 NFL draft |
Vince Willis | #40 | LB | 5'11, 195 | Sophomore | Los Angeles, CA | N/A |
Xavier Wilson | #41 | CB | 5'10, 170 | Freshman | Richmond, VA | N/A |
Malique Miller | #45 | LB | 6'1, 215 | Sophomore | Washington, DC | N/A |
Andrew Kibler | #47 | K/P | 6'1, 220 | Graduate | Cape Coral, FL | Graduated |
Kole Williams | #52 | LB | 6'0, 215 | Sophomore | Suffolk, VA | N/A |
Christian Solomon | #54 | OL | 6'3, 285 | Freshman | Hammonton, NJ | N/A |
Brian Gibson | #57 | OL | 6'4, 285 | Senior | Baltimore, MD | Graduated |
Justin Meade | #58 | OL | 6'2, 275 | Senior | Richmond, VA | Graduated |
Demetrie Massey | #73 | OL | 6'3, 275 | Senior | Miami, FL | Graduated |
Darian Bryant | #76 | OL | 6’6, 320 | Graduate | Philadelphia, PA | Graduated/declared for 2023 NFL draft |
Ahmad Holloway | #85 | TE | 6'2, 230 | Junior | Richmond, VA | N/A |
Dwayne Chandler | #89 | TE | 6'5, 225 | Freshman | Manassas, VA | Elected to transfer to Old Dominion |
Keenan Evans | #90 | DL | 6'3, 285 | Senior | Raleigh, NC | Graduated/declared for 2023 NFL draft |
Transfer portal
Outgoing transfers
Four Virginia Union Panthers players left via the NCAA transfer portal during or after the 2022 season.
Name | No. | Pos. | Height/Weight | Year | Hometown | College transferred to | Sources |
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John Jiles | #0 | WR | 6'3, 190 | Junior | Wake Forest, NC | West Florida | |
Alvin Howard | #4 | WR | 6'0, 175 | Junior | Key West, FL | Concord | |
Dev'on Grant | #28 | LB | 6'1, 210 | Junior | Wake Forest, NC | Elizabeth City State | |
Dwayne Chandler | #89 | TE | 6'5, 225 | Freshman | Manassas, VA | Old Dominion |
Incoming transfers
Over the off-season, Virginia Union added seventeen players via the transfer portal.
Name | No. | Pos. | Height/Weight | Year | Hometown | Previous school | Sources |
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Nehemiah Scott | #1 | S | 6'1, 175 | Sophomore | Richmond, VA | Emory and Henry | |
J'Bore' Gibbs | #4 | QB | 6'3, 225 | Graduate | Chicago, IL | Idaho | |
Navarro Price | #12 | QB | 6'1, 195 | Junior | Hampton, VA | Elizabeth City State | |
Kory Fleming | #15 | TE | 6'3, 230 | Graduate | Clarksburg, MD | Morehouse | |
Nahsir Morgan Sr. | #16 | WR | 6'5, 190 | Junior | Atlantic City, NJ | Delaware Valley | |
David Freeman | #21 | RB | 5'10, 195 | Senior | Baltimore, MD | Hartnell College | |
Elijah Rice | #23 | WR | 5'9, 185 | Senior | Williamsburg, VA | Emory and Henry | |
Xzavier Barnes | #25 | CB | 6'0, 185 | Sophomore | Kilmarnock, VA | Virginia–Wise | |
Decari Randle | #33 | LB | 6'1, 230 | Junior | Chicago, IL | Iowa Central CC | |
Kyle Kidewell | #37 | S | 6'3, 195 | Sophomore | Bowie, MD | Atlanta Tech | |
Jabrill Norman | #44 | LB | 6'2, 220 | Junior | Salisbury, NC | Mars Hill | |
Jerry Newmy | #46 | FB | 6'0, 245 | Freshman | Chester, VA | Chowan | |
Jahmel Flowers | #48 | DE | 6'5, 215 | Junior | Atlanta, GA | Arkansas–Monticello | |
Josue Hernandez | #50 | K/P | 6'1, 180 | Junior | Middlesex, NJ | Keystone | |
Dillon Porter | #70 | OL | 6'5, 285 | Sophomore | Pulaski, VA | Virginia–Lynchburg | |
Tajhir Tate | #99 | DL | 6'1, 300 | Graduate | Elizabeth, NJ | Wagner | |
Corie Addo | WR | 5'10, 195 | Sophomore | Richmond, VA | Norfolk State |
Recruiting class
Virginia Union signed 26 players in the class of 2023.
Name | Hometown | High school / college | Height | Weight | Commit date | |
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Jonathan Derricott QB |
Richmond, VA | Varina High School | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 175 lb (79 kg) | ||
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
Tayvon Tyler QB |
Newport News, VA | Woodside High School | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 185 lb (84 kg) | Feb 15, 2023 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
Jayden Earley CB |
Hampton, VA | Phoebus High School | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 190 lb (86 kg) | Jan 28, 2023 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
Roberto Alvarez Jr. RB |
Temple Hills, MD | St. Thomas More School | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | 180 lb (82 kg) | ||
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
Aarenamon Johnson CB |
Richmond, VA | Glen Allen High School | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 180 lb (82 kg) | Mar 24, 2023 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
Damon Etheridge S |
Chesapeake, VA | Oscar F. Smith High School | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | 190 lb (86 kg) | ||
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
Jayden White CB |
Emporia, VA | Southampton High School | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | 190 lb (86 kg) | ||
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
Damari Mason S |
Richmond, VA | Hermitage High School | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 170 lb (77 kg) | Feb 27, 2023 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
Brandan Cammarasana LB |
Chester, VA | Thomas Dale High School | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 225 lb (102 kg) | Jan 1, 2023 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
Nathaniel Knox S |
Norfolk, VA | Matthew Fontaine Maury High School | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | 190 lb (86 kg) | ||
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
Alexandre Lafontant LS |
Orlando, FL | Cypress Creek High School | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | 185 lb (84 kg) | ||
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
Adrian Crespin OL |
Woodbridge, VA | Freedom High School | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 285 lb (129 kg) | Feb 1, 2023 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
Diamondz Wells LB |
Norfolk, VA | Booker T. Washington High School | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | 215 lb (98 kg) | Feb 1, 2023 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
Mathias Nielson OL |
Gentofte, Denmark | Gentofte Skole | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | 295 lb (134 kg) | ||
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
Isaiah Butcher OL |
Glen Allen, VA | Glen Allen High School | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 310 lb (140 kg) | ||
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
Justin Royes OL |
Suffolk, VA | Lakeland High School | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | 310 lb (140 kg) | Feb 7, 2023 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
Isaiah Whitehurst OL |
Norfolk, VA | Matthew Fontaine Maury High School | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | 270 lb (120 kg) | ||
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
Trai'von Callis OL |
Brunswick, VA | Brunswick High School | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) | 330 lb (150 kg) | ||
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
Shawn Battle II OL |
Franklin, VA | Franklin High School | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 315 lb (143 kg) | ||
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
Isaiah Wallace WR |
Newport News, VA | Warwick High School | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | 175 lb (79 kg) | ||
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
Juelz Cooper TE |
Courtland, VA | Southampton High School | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 230 lb (100 kg) | ||
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
Samuel Arrey DL |
Lanham, MD | DuVal High School | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 290 lb (130 kg) | ||
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
Kamari Federick DL |
Pompano Beach, FL | Blanche Ely High School | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | 280 lb (130 kg) | ||
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
Jordan Kamara DL |
Baltimore, MD | Seneca Valley High School | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 230 lb (100 kg) | Jan 14, 2023 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
Lyvarius Gilbert WR |
Lynchburg, VA | E. C. Glass High School | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | 185 lb (84 kg) | ||
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
Sean Macon CB |
Richmond, VA | Henrico High School | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | 165 lb (75 kg) | Feb 2, 2023 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
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CIAA media day
The 2023 CIAA Media day were held at 9:30 a.m. on July 20, 2023. Each team had their head coach available to talk to the media at the event.
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Preseason All-CIAA teams
Position | Player | Class | Team |
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RB | Jada Byers | Jr | Virginia Union |
TE | Kalen Carver | ‹ The template below (Redshirt) is being considered for deletion. See templates for discussion to help reach a consensus. ›
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OL | Justin Meade | Sr | Virginia Union |
Defense | |||
DL | Isaac Anderson | ‹ The template below (Redshirt) is being considered for deletion. See templates for discussion to help reach a consensus. ›
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Armonii Burden | Gr | Virginia Union | |
LB | Shamar Graham | ‹ The template below (Redshirt) is being considered for deletion. See templates for discussion to help reach a consensus. ›
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Special teams | |||
PK | Brady Myers | So | Virginia Union |
KR | Larry Hackey | Jr | Virginia Union |
Schedule
Date | Time | Opponent | Rank | Site | TV | Result | Attendance | Source |
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September 3 | 4:00 p.m. | vs. Morehouse* | No. 18 | NFL Network | W 45–13 | 9,333 | ||
September 9 | 1:00 p.m. | at Shaw* | No. 17 | W 26–13 | 1,863 | |||
September 16 | 1:00 p.m. | at Livingstone | No. 17 | W 28–20 | 1,250 | |||
September 23 | 6:00 p.m. | Fayetteville State | No. 15 | L 7–10 | 671 | |||
September 30 | 1:00 p.m. | at St. Augustine's |
| W 47–7 | 513 | |||
October 7 | 1:00 p.m. | at Elizabeth City State | W 42–20 | 925 | ||||
October 14 | 1:00 p.m. | Bowie State |
| W 52–3 | 610 | |||
October 21 | 1:00 p.m. | Lincoln (PA) |
| W 57–0 | 5,250 | |||
October 28 | 1:00 p.m. | at Bluefield State | No. 23 | W 57–12 | 283 | |||
November 4 | 1:00 p.m. | No. 22 Virginia State | No. 19 |
| W 30–20 | 15,000 | ||
November 11 | 3:00 p.m. | vs. Fayetteville State* | No. 18 | W 21–10 | ||||
November 18 | 12:00 p.m. | at No. 7 Kutztown* | No. 13 | L 14–38 | 1,470 | |||
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Game summaries
Vs. Morehouse (Black College Football HOF Classic)
Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Morehouse | 0 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 13 |
No. 18 Virginia Union | 7 | 7 | 7 | 24 | 45 |
at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium • Canton, Ohio
- Date: Sunday, September 3, 2023
- Game time: 4:00 P.M. EST
- Game weather: Temperature: 86 °F (30 °C) • Weather: Sunny, humid
- Game attendance: 9,333
- Referee: Larry Smith
- TV: NFL Network
- Recap, box score
Game information |
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Statistics | MORE | VUU |
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First downs | 15 | 21 |
Plays–yards | 230 | 440 |
Rushes–yards | 72 | 230 |
Passing yards | 158 | 210 |
Passing: comp–att–int | 14–32–1 | 13–19–0 |
Time of possession | 29:26 | 30:34 |
Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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Morehouse | Passing | Derrach West | 13/30, 127 yards, 1 INT |
Rushing | Zion Bioue | 12 carries, 28 yards | |
Receiving | Brogan Korta | 2 receptions, 45 yards, 1 TD | |
Virginia Union | Passing | Christian Reid | 11/15, 153 yards, 1 TD |
Rushing | Jada Byers | 24 carries, 147 yards, 3 TDs | |
Receiving | Kalen Carver | 3 receptions, 61 yards |
On January 13, 2023, Virginia Union was picked to play against fellow HBCU Morehouse in the fourth-annual Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic. Virginia Union came into the game looking to build upon the previous seasons success as they finished with a 9–2 record and made an appearance in the NCAA Division II playoffs under head coach Alvin Parker. Morehouse came into the season with first-year head coach Gerard Wilcher as the team looked to improve following a 1–9 season with former head coach Rich Freeman at the helm.
Virginia Union beat Morehouse while running back Jada Byers scored three touchdowns and the Panther defense held the Maroon Tigers to less than 250 total-yards of offense throughout the entire game.
At Shaw
Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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No. 17 Virginia Union | 16 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 26 |
Shaw | 0 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 13 |
Game information |
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No scoring |
Statistics | VUU | SHAW |
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First downs | 21 | 10 |
Plays–yards | 401 | 217 |
Rushes–yards | 136 | 14 |
Passing yards | 265 | 203 |
Passing: comp–att–int | 24–37–1 | 15–31–2 |
Time of possession | 37:25 | 20:01 |
Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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Virginia Union | Passing | Christian Reid | 21/32, 232 yards, 1 TD |
Rushing | Curtis Allen | 8 carries, 53 yards | |
Receiving | Said Sidibe | 6 receptions, 91 yards, 1 TD | |
Shaw | Passing | Silas Cruse | 15/31, 203 yards, 1 TD, 2 INTs |
Rushing | Sidney Gibbs | 12 carries, 24 yards | |
Receiving | Donte Lee Jr. | 2 receptions, 84 yards, 1 TD |
At Livingstone
Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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No. 17 Virginia Union | 0 | 21 | 7 | 0 | 28 |
Livingstone | 13 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 20 |
Game information |
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No scoring |
Statistics | VUU | LIV |
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First downs | 20 | 12 |
Plays–yards | 393 | 332 |
Rushes–yards | 320 | 313 |
Passing yards | 73 | 19 |
Passing: comp–att–int | 5–9–2 | 18–29–4 |
Time of possession | 33:47 | 26:13 |
Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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Virginia Union | Passing | Christian Reid | 5/8, 73 yards, 2 INTs |
Rushing | Rashard Jackson | 32 carries, 185 yards, 2 TDs | |
Receiving | Said Sadibe | 2 receptions, 50 yards | |
Livingstone | Passing | Brenton Hilton | 17/26, 314 yards, 3 TDs, 4 INTs |
Rushing | JyMikaah Wells | 11 carries, 14 yards | |
Receiving | Angelo Carrillo | 5 receptions, 147 yards, 1 TD |
Fayetteville State
Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Fayetteville State | 7 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10 |
No. 15 Virginia Union | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
Game information |
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Statistics | FSU | VUU |
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First downs | 6 | 12 |
Plays–yards | 92 | 184 |
Rushes–yards | 41 | 164 |
Passing yards | 51 | 20 |
Passing: comp–att–int | 7–13–0 | 3–6–0 |
Time of possession | 28:27 | 31:33 |
Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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Fayetteville State | Passing | Joe Owens | 6/12, 47 yards |
Rushing | Julian Milligan | 14 carries, 34 yards | |
Receiving | Julian Milligan | 4 receptions, 34 yards | |
Virginia Union | Passing | Christian Reid | 3/6, 20 yards, 1 TD |
Rushing | Curtis Allen | 30 carries, 155 yards | |
Receiving | Said Sidibe | 2 receptions, 11 yards |
Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Virginia Union | 0 | 24 | 14 | 9 | 47 |
St. Augustine's | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 |
at John H. Baker Stadium • Raleigh, North Carolina
Game information |
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Statistics | VUU | SAU |
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First downs | 20 | 8 |
Plays–yards | 367 | 163 |
Rushes–yards | 230 | -24 |
Passing yards | 137 | 187 |
Passing: comp–att–int | 9–19–1 | 20–40–0 |
Time of possession | 29:44 | 30:16 |
Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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Virginia Union | Passing | RJ Rosales | 5/9, 74 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT |
Rushing | Curtis Allen | 19 carries, 151 yards, 2 TDs | |
Receiving | Nahsir Morgan Sr. | 1 reception, 56 yards, 1 TD | |
St. Augustine's | Passing | Anthony Butler | 15/31, 150 yards |
Rushing | Anthony Butler | 2 carries, 5 yards | |
Receiving | Christ Perkins | 3 receptions, 70 yards |
At Elizabeth City State
Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Virginia Union | 7 | 7 | 7 | 21 | 42 |
Elizabeth City State | 0 | 0 | 7 | 13 | 20 |
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Statistics | VUU | ECSU |
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First downs | 20 | 11 |
Plays–yards | 397 | 311 |
Rushes–yards | 295 | 10 |
Passing yards | 102 | 301 |
Passing: comp–att–int | 6–17–1 | 20–40–4 |
Time of possession | 31:58 | 28:02 |
Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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Virginia Union | Passing | RJ Rosales | 3/7, 59 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT |
Rushing | Jada Byers | 27 carries, 246 yards, 2 TDs | |
Receiving | Ricky Key Jr. | 3 receptions, 78 yards, 2 TDs | |
Elizabeth City State | Passing | Donoven Davenport | 20/40, 301 yards, 3 TDs, 4 INTs |
Rushing | Ian Edwards | 3 carries, 16 yards | |
Receiving | Quinzel Lockhart | 9 receptions, 175 yards, 3 TDs |
Bowie State
Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Bowie State | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Virginia Union | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
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Statistics | BSU | VUU |
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First downs | 13 | 18 |
Plays–yards | 138 | 458 |
Rushes–yards | 76 | 299 |
Passing yards | 62 | 159 |
Passing: comp–att–int | 7–18–2 | 9–17–1 |
Time of possession | 32:52 | 26:56 |
Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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Bowie State | Passing | Amir Jenkins | 4/9, 33 yards, 1 INT |
Rushing | Corey Johnson | 22 carries, 80 yards | |
Receiving | James McNeill III | 2 receptions, 23 yards | |
Virginia Union | Passing | Christian Reid | 6/14, 127 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT |
Rushing | Jada Byers | 19 carries, 223 yards, 2 TDs | |
Receiving | Said Sidibe | 5 receptions, 78 yards, 1 TD |
Lincoln (PA)
Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Lincoln (PA) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Virginia Union | 17 | 7 | 26 | 7 | 57 |
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Statistics | LIN | VUU |
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First downs | 10 | 23 |
Plays–yards | 168 | 481 |
Rushes–yards | 86 | 249 |
Passing yards | 82 | 232 |
Passing: comp–att–int | 10–23–0 | 11–20–0 |
Time of possession | 33:16 | 26:44 |
Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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Lincoln (PA) | Passing | Isaiah Freeman | 8/21, 69 yards |
Rushing | Amir Gerald | 12 carries, 44 yards | |
Receiving | Malachi Langley | 4 receptions, 24 yards | |
Virginia Union | Passing | Christian Reid | 9/16, 176 yards |
Rushing | Christian Reid | 4 carries, 65 yards | |
Receiving | Reginald Vick Jr. | 1 reception, 58 yards |
At Bluefield State
Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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No. 23 Virginia Union | 7 | 20 | 14 | 16 | 57 |
Bluefield State | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 12 |
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Statistics | VUU | BLU |
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First downs | 26 | 9 |
Plays–yards | 520 | 180 |
Rushes–yards | 186 | -5 |
Passing yards | 334 | 185 |
Passing: comp–att–int | 16–31–1 | 15–30–2 |
Time of possession | 33:19 | 26:41 |
Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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Virginia Union | Passing | Christian Reid | 12/19, 276 yards, 1 TD |
Rushing | Jada Byers | 12 carries, 67 yards, 1 TD | |
Receiving | Said Sidibe | 8 receptions, 165 yards | |
Bluefield State | Passing | Isiah Teal | 15/30, 185 yards, 2 TDs, 2 INTs |
Rushing | Jahdi Loftlant | 9 carries, 29 yards | |
Receiving | Khyon Smith | 2 receptions, 49 yards |
No. 22 Virginia State
Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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No. 22 Virginia State | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
No. 19 Virginia Union | 17 | 7 | 26 | 7 | 57 |
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Statistics | VSU | VUU |
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First downs | 23 | 17 |
Plays–yards | 465 | 337 |
Rushes–yards | 85 | 186 |
Passing yards | 380 | 151 |
Passing: comp–att–int | 24–42–3 | 8–14–2 |
Time of possession | 29:27 | 30:33 |
Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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Virginia State | Passing | Jordan Davis | 24/42, 380 yards, 2 TDs, 3 INTs |
Rushing | Kymani Clarke | 18 carries, 59 yards | |
Receiving | Roy Jackson III | 3 receptions, 127 yards, 1 TD | |
Virginia Union | Passing | Christian Reid | 8/14, 151 yards, 4 TDs, 2 INTs |
Rushing | Jada Byers | 27 carries, 155 yards | |
Receiving | Said Sidibe | 1 reception, 62 yards, 1 TD |
Vs. Fayetteville State (CIAA Championship)
Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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No. 18 Virginia Union | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 21 |
Fayetteville State | 0 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 10 |
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Statistics | VUU | FSU |
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First downs | 20 | 7 |
Plays–yards | 222 | 130 |
Rushes–yards | 158 | 36 |
Passing yards | 64 | 94 |
Passing: comp–att–int | 8–15–0 | 6–20–0 |
Time of possession | 39:28 | 20:38 |
Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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Virginia Union | Passing | Christian Reid | 8/15, 64 yards |
Rushing | Jada Byers | 40 carries, 135 yards, 2 TDs | |
Receiving | Reginald Vick Jr. | 5 receptions, 42 yards | |
Fayetteville State | Passing | Demari Daniels | 5/12, 89 yards |
Rushing | Julian Milligan | 7 carries, 28 yards | |
Receiving | Kameron King | 3 receptions, 74 yards |
At No. 7 Kutztown (NCAA Division II First Round)
Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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No. 13 Virginia Union | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 14 |
No. 7 Kutztown | 21 | 14 | 0 | 3 | 38 |
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Statistics | VUU | KUT |
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First downs | 13 | 22 |
Plays–yards | 272 | 367 |
Rushes–yards | 149 | 210 |
Passing yards | 123 | 157 |
Passing: comp–att–int | 16–27–0 | 8–18–0 |
Time of possession | 28:04 | 31:56 |
Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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Virginia Union | Passing | Christian Reid | 16/26, 123 yards |
Rushing | Jada Byers | 20 carries, 101 yards, 1 TD | |
Receiving | Ricky Key Jr. | 3 receptions, 34 yards | |
Kutztown | Passing | Judd Novak | 8/18, 157 yards, 2 TDs |
Rushing | Darryl Davis-McNeill | 25 carries, 94 yards, 1 TD | |
Receiving | Kurtis Ravenel Jr. | 3 receptions, 65 yards, 1 TD |
Personnel
Coaching staff
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Name | Position | Consecutive season at Virginia Union Panthers in current position | Previous position | VUU profile |
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Alvin Parker | Head coach | 5th | St. Augustine's assistant head coach and offensive coordinator (2016–2017) | |
Edward Pointer | Assistant head coach, defensive coordinator, and linebackers coach | 5th | St. Augustine's defensive coordinator (2016–2017) | |
Diego Ryland | Associate head coach, special teams coordinator, and running backs coach | 5th | Hampton running backs coach (2017) | |
Monterio Hand | Wide receivers coach | 5th | Elizabeth City State special teams coordinator, wide receivers coach, and tight ends coach (2004–2017) | |
Luke Bengston | Offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach | 1st | Virginia Union pass game coordinator and quarterbacks coach (2022) | |
Quinn Brown | Run game coordinator and offensive line coach | 1st | Henderson State assistant head coach, run game coordinator, and offensive line coach (2019–2022) | |
Solomon Brown | Defensive run game coordinator and defensive line coach | 1st | Virginia Union defensive line coach (2022) | |
Nico Rogers | Secondary coach | 1st | Virginia Union safeties coach (2022) | |
Justin Smith | Tight ends coach | 1st | Virginia Union graduate assistant (2021–2022) | |
Evan Jones | Cornerbacks coach | 1st | Stevenson defensive pass game coordinator and defensive backs coach (2020–2022) | |
Ryan Gould | Defensive ends coach | 1st | Richard J. Reynolds HS (NC) co-offensive coordinator, run game coordinator, and offensive line coach (2021–2022) | |
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Support staff
- Lane Washington – Director of football operations
- Bernard Rucker – Equipment manager
- Keith Swinson – Assistant equipment manager
- Joe Ellison – Team chaplain
Roster
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Poll | Pre | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | Final |
AFCA | 18 | 17 | 17 | 15 | RV | RV | RV | RV | 23 | 19 | 18 | 13 | 20 |
D2 | 22 | 24 | 18 | 16 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 24 |
Statistics
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# | NAME | POS | RAT | CMP | ATT | YDS | AVG/G | CMP% | TD | INT | LONG |
1 | Christian Reid | QB | 143.23 | 106 | 185 | 1,501 | 125.1 | 57.3% | 13 | 5 | 81 |
18 | RJ Rosales | QB | 128.01 | 20 | 41 | 301 | 37.6 | 48.8% | 4 | 3 | 33 |
16 | Nashir Morgan Sr. | WR | 367.1 | 2 | 3 | 68 | 9.7 | 75.0% | 1 | 0 | 38 |
4 | J'Bore' Gibbs | QB | -100.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0% | 0 | 1 | 0 |
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3 | Jada Byers | RB | 205 | 1,186 | 5.8 | 16 | 57 | 118.6 | |
9 | Curtis Allen | RB | 117 | 660 | 5.6 | 6 | 60 | 55.0 | |
5 | Rashard Jackson | RB | 52 | 281 | 5.4 | 2 | 13 | 46.8 | |
18 | RJ Rosales | QB | 20 | 130 | 6.5 | 4 | 25 | 16.3 | |
21 | David Freeman | RB | 23 | 115 | 5.0 | 0 | 38 | 23.0 | |
1 | Christian Reid | QB | 48 | 55 | 1.1 | 1 | 29 | 4.6 | |
20 | Kenneth Davis | RB | 8 | 48 | 6.0 | 1 | 22 | 4.8 | |
11 | Larry Hackey | WR | 5 | 36 | 7.2 | 0 | 13 | 3.0 | |
2 | Said Sidibe | WR | 7 | 34 | 4.9 | 1 | 20 | 2.8 | |
24 | Jerome Jones | RB | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 0 | 11 | 3.0 | |
30 | Robert Alvarez Jr. | RB | 4 | 19 | 4.8 | 0 | 10 | 19.0 | |
16 | Nahsir Morgan Sr. | WR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 0 | 18 | 2.6 | |
14 | Mykael Anderson | WR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 0 | 15 | 2.5 | |
29 | Marvin Holmes | P | 1 | -7 | -7.0 | 0 | 0 | -0.6 |
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After the season
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