1977
Joe Taylor era begins
Joe Taylor becomes Virginia Union coach; begins 30-year dynasty
What this program never forgets
Most weeks vanish. These didn’t.
Joe Taylor retires (2007)
Joe Taylor ends 30-year coaching tenure with 233 wins and 70.6% winning percentage
Moment of the year · 2026
Won 49-20 vs Livingstone
Week 1 of 2026. A statement win, by 29 points.
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Conference
CIAA standing · 2026
1st in the CIAA
Virginia Union University sits at the top of the CIAA at 7-0. Everyone else is chasing.
| # | 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 |
Postseason games
Recent postseason (2023-2025): 1-2
Most recent: 2025 — loss 24-27 (home). Last 5 postseason: 1-2.
2025 L2023 L2023 W
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