Moment of the year · 2026
Won 43-7 vs Elizabeth City State
Week 7 of 2026. A statement win, by 36 points.
2022–2022
Fayetteville State University has sent 1 player to the NFL Draft since 2022.
Emerging. The draft path from D2 exists; this program is on it.
1
pick · last 5 drafts
#135
Joshua Williams
Cornerback · 2022 · 
Kansas City Chiefs
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Conference
CIAA standing · 2026
4th in the CIAA
Fayetteville State University sits 4th of 12 in the CIAA at 5-2. Mid-conference — moves up or down depend on rivalry results and the late-season closing run.
| # | Program | Record |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virginia Union | 7-0 |
| 2 | Johnson C. Smith | 6-1 |
| 3 | Virginia State | 6-1 |
| 4 | Fayetteville State | 5-2 |
| 5 | Bowie State | 4-3 |
| 6 | Elizabeth City State | 3-4 |
| 7 | Livingstone | 2-5 |
| 8 | Winston-Salem State | 2-5 |
| 9 | Shaw | 2-6 |
| 10 | Bluefield State | 1-6 |
| 11 | Lincoln (PA) | 1-6 |
| – | St. Augustine's | 0-0 |
Cultural identity
Postseason games
Recent postseason (2023): 0-1
Most recent: 2023 — loss 10-21 (home). Last 5 postseason: 0-1.
2023 L
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