D2 Program Prestige · Virginia Union University1977
Joe Taylor era begins
Joe Taylor becomes Virginia Union coach; begins 30-year dynasty
Virginia Union University
2-1CIAA · Hovey Field · 10,000
The nationunrankedAP / Coaches
The marketno line yetvs Bluefield State · our model 85% Virginia Union University · a number, not a pick
LastW 34–19 at Chowan · Sat Sep 12
Nextvs Bluefield State · Sat Sep 19 · 6 pm ET · Hovey Field · series 3-0, won the last 3
Updated Tue Sep 15 · through week 2
D2 Program Prestige · Virginia Union University
Mid-Major Contender
All-time record · Virginia Union University
Virginia Union University has won 69% of its games since 2004 — 74% at home, 67% on the road.
47-21 all-time · 11 seasons · 2004–2026
Home
20-7
Away
24-12
Neutral
3-2
3 g
2000s
3 g
2010s
74%
2020s
Program memory
What this program never forgets
Most weeks vanish. These didn’t.
1981-1983 back-to-back-to-back titles
Virginia Union wins three straight CIAA championships
1986 NCAA Division II playoff
Virginia Union wins CIAA and reaches NCAA D2 playoffs with 11-1 record
Joe Taylor retires (2007)
Joe Taylor ends 30-year coaching tenure with 233 wins and 70.6% winning percentage
2023-2024 back-to-back titles
Virginia Union wins two straight CIAA titles, defending the championship
2025 CIAA regular season (7-0)
Virginia Union goes undefeated in CIAA regular season play
Moment of the season — so far · Virginia Union University · 2026
Moment of the season — so far · Virginia Union University · 2026Won 49-20 vs Livingstone
Week 1 of 2026. A statement margin. Recruiting boards re-rendered overnight.
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Conference
CIAA standing · 2026
4th in the CIAA
Virginia Union University sits 4th of 12 in the CIAA at 1-0. Mid-conference — moves up or down depend on rivalry results and the late-season closing run.
| # | Program | Record |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fayetteville State | 1-0 |
| 2 | Johnson C. Smith | 1-0 |
| 3 | Virginia State | 1-0 |
| 4 | Virginia Union | 1-0 |
| 5 | Livingstone | 1-1 |
| – | Elizabeth City State | 0-0 |
| – | Lincoln (PA) | 0-0 |
| – | St. Augustine's | 0-0 |
| 9 | Bluefield State | 0-1 |
| 10 | Bowie State | 0-1 |
| 11 | Shaw | 0-1 |
| 12 | Winston-Salem State | 0-1 |
Cultural identity
Bowls
Postseason History
Postseason HistoryRecent postseason (2023-2025): 1-2
Most recent: 2025 — loss 24-27 (home). Last 5 postseason: 1-2.
202520232023
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