2023 Virginia Union Panthers football team

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.

2023 Virginia Union Panthers football
CIAA champion
ConferenceCentral Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Ranking
AFCANo. 20
Record10–2 (7–1 CIAA)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorLuke Bengtson (1st season)
Defensive coordinatorEdward Pointer (5th season)
Home stadiumHovey Field
2023 Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association football standings
ConfOverall
Team W L  W L 
Northern Division
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
  • $ – Conference champion
  • x – Division champion/co-champions
  • y – Championship game participant
  • ^ – NCAA Division II playoff participant
  • # – Florida Beach Bowl participant
Rankings from AFCA Poll

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
Positions key
C Center CB Cornerback DB Defensive back DE Defensive end[lower-alpha 1]
DL Defensive lineman DT Defensive tackle FB Fullback FS Free safety
G Guard[lower-alpha 2] K Kicker[lower-alpha 3] KR Kickoff returner LB Linebacker
LS Long snapper MLB Middle linebacker[lower-alpha 4] OT Offensive tackle OL Offensive lineman
OLB Outside linebacker[lower-alpha 1] 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
  1. May sometimes be referred to as an edge rusher (EDGE)
  2. Also known as offensive guard (OG)
  3. Also known as placekicker (PK)
  4. Also known as inside linebacker (ILB)

Team departures
2023 Virginia Union offseason departures
NameNumberPos.Height, WeightYearHometownNotes
John Jiles#0WR6'3, 190JuniorWake Forest, NCElected to transfer to West Florida
Jahkari Grant#1QB6'1, 190GraduateWindsor, CTGraduated/declared for 2023 NFL draft
Alvin Howard#4WR6'0, 175JuniorKey West, FLElected to transfer to Concord
Devin Sanders#4DE6'1, 220JuniorSeat Pleasant, MDN/A
James Jackson#5WR6'1, 170SeniorRichmond, VAGraduated
Damontay Rhem#6LB6'0, 225GraduateWendell, NCGraduated/declared for 2023 NFL draft
Demetrius Mann#7S5'9, 180GraduateTampa, FLGraduated
Kyron McKinnie-Harper#8CB6'1, 190SophomoreDetroit, MIN/A
Xzavier Hines#9DE6'4, 235SeniorLanham, MDGraduated
Zion Edwards#15S6'0, 180JuniorPalm Beach, FLN/A
K'Jon Coley#19CB6'0, 180GraduateRichmond, VAGraduated
Joseph J. Johnson#24WR5'6, 175SophomoreForestville, MDN/A
Dev'on Grant#28LB6'1, 210JuniorWake Forest, NCElected to transfer to Elizabeth City State
Shamore Collins#33LB6'0, 220SophomoreMillville, NJN/A
Donovan Owens#34S6'0, 185FreshmanChesapeake, VAN/A
Mingo Peterson#37DB5'11, 175GraduateArlington, VAGraduated
Wali-Shahad Sabree#38LB6'4, 210SeniorChester, PAGraduated
R. J. Rountree#39S6'0, 185GraduateSilver Spring, MDGraduated/declared for 2023 NFL draft
Vince Willis#40LB5'11, 195SophomoreLos Angeles, CAN/A
Xavier Wilson#41CB5'10, 170FreshmanRichmond, VAN/A
Malique Miller#45LB6'1, 215SophomoreWashington, DCN/A
Andrew Kibler#47K/P6'1, 220GraduateCape Coral, FLGraduated
Kole Williams#52LB6'0, 215SophomoreSuffolk, VAN/A
Christian Solomon#54OL6'3, 285FreshmanHammonton, NJN/A
Brian Gibson#57OL6'4, 285 SeniorBaltimore, MDGraduated
Justin Meade#58OL6'2, 275SeniorRichmond, VAGraduated
Demetrie Massey#73OL6'3, 275 SeniorMiami, FLGraduated
Darian Bryant#76OL6’6, 320GraduatePhiladelphia, PAGraduated/declared for 2023 NFL draft
Ahmad Holloway#85TE6'2, 230JuniorRichmond, VAN/A
Dwayne Chandler#89TE6'5, 225 FreshmanManassas, VAElected to transfer to Old Dominion
Keenan Evans#90DL6'3, 285SeniorRaleigh, NCGraduated/declared for 2023 NFL draft

Outgoing transfers

Four Virginia Union Panthers players left via the NCAA transfer portal during or after the 2022 season.

Virginia Union outgoing transfers
Name No. Pos. Height/Weight Year Hometown College transferred to Sources
John Jiles#0WR6'3, 190JuniorWake Forest, NCWest Florida[1]
Alvin Howard#4WR6'0, 175JuniorKey West, FLConcord[2]
Dev'on Grant#28LB6'1, 210JuniorWake Forest, NCElizabeth City State[3]
Dwayne Chandler#89TE6'5, 225 FreshmanManassas, VAOld Dominion[4]

Incoming transfers

Over the off-season, Virginia Union added seventeen players via the transfer portal.

Virginia Union Incoming Transfers
Name No. Pos. Height/Weight Year Hometown Previous school Sources
Nehemiah Scott#1S6'1, 175SophomoreRichmond, VAEmory and Henry[5][6]
J'Bore' Gibbs#4QB6'3, 225GraduateChicago, ILIdaho[7][8]
Navarro Price#12QB6'1, 195 JuniorHampton, VAElizabeth City State[9][10]
Kory Fleming#15TE6'3, 230GraduateClarksburg, MDMorehouse[11][12]
Nahsir Morgan Sr. #16 WR 6'5, 190 Junior Atlantic City, NJ Delaware Valley [13][14]
David Freeman #21 RB 5'10, 195 Senior Baltimore, MD Hartnell College [15][16]
Elijah Rice #23 WR 5'9, 185 Senior Williamsburg, VA Emory and Henry [17][18]
Xzavier Barnes #25 CB 6'0, 185 Sophomore Kilmarnock, VA Virginia–Wise [19][20]
Decari Randle #33 LB 6'1, 230 Junior Chicago, IL Iowa Central CC [21][22]
Kyle Kidewell #37 S 6'3, 195 Sophomore Bowie, MD Atlanta Tech [23]
Jabrill Norman #44 LB 6'2, 220 Junior Salisbury, NC Mars Hill [24][25]
Jerry Newmy #46 FB 6'0, 245 Freshman Chester, VA Chowan [26][27]
Jahmel Flowers #48 DE 6'5, 215 Junior Atlanta, GA Arkansas–Monticello [28][29]
Josue Hernandez #50 K/P 6'1, 180 Junior Middlesex, NJ Keystone [30]
Dillon Porter #70 OL 6'5, 285 Sophomore Pulaski, VA Virginia–Lynchburg [31][32]
Tajhir Tate #99 DL 6'1, 300 Graduate Elizabeth, NJ Wagner [33][34]
Corie Addo WR 5'10, 195 Sophomore Richmond, VA Norfolk State [35][36]

Recruiting class
Main article: 2023 college football recruiting class

Virginia Union signed 26 players in the class of 2023.

See also: American football positions, Glossary of American football, and Recruiting (college athletics)
US college sports recruiting information for high school athletes
Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight Commit date
Jonathan Derricott
QB		 Richmond, VA Varina High School 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 175 lb (79 kg)  
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   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: Scout: N/A   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: Scout: N/A   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: Scout: N/A   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: Scout: N/A   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: Scout: N/A   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: Scout: N/A   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: Scout: N/A   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: Scout: N/A   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: Scout: N/A   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: Scout: N/A   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: Scout: N/A   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: Scout: N/A   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: Scout: N/A   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: Scout: N/A   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: Scout: N/A   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: Scout: N/A   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: Scout: N/A   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: Scout: N/A   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: Scout: N/A   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: Scout: N/A   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: Scout: N/A   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: Scout: N/A   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: Scout: N/A   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: Scout: N/A   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: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
Overall recruiting rankings:
  • ‡ Refers to 40 yard dash
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height, weight and 40 time.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "2023 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved January 18, 2024.


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.[37]

Preseason All-CIAA teams
Position Player Class Team
Offense
RB Jada Byers Jr Virginia Union
TE Kalen Carver Jr Virginia Union
OL Justin Meade Sr Virginia Union
Defense
DL Isaac Anderson Jr Virginia Union
Armonii Burden Gr Virginia Union
LB Shamar Graham So Virginia Union
Special teams
PK Brady Myers So Virginia Union
KR Larry Hackey Jr Virginia Union

Schedule
DateTimeOpponentRankSiteTVResultAttendanceSource
September 34:00 p.m.vs. Morehouse*No. 18
NFL NetworkW 45–139,333[38]
September 91:00 p.m.at Shaw*No. 17
W 26–131,863[39]
September 161:00 p.m.at LivingstoneNo. 17
W 28–201,250[40]
September 236:00 p.m.Fayetteville StateNo. 15
L 7–10671[41]
September 301:00 p.m.at St. Augustine's
W 47–7513[42]
October 71:00 p.m.at Elizabeth City State
W 42–20925[43]
October 141:00 p.m.Bowie State
  • Hovey Field
  • Richmond, VA
W 52–3610[44]
October 211:00 p.m.Lincoln (PA)
  • Hovey Field
  • Richmond, VA
W 57–05,250[45]
October 281:00 p.m.at Bluefield StateNo. 23
W 57–12283[46]
November 41:00 p.m.No. 22 Virginia StateNo. 19
  • Hovey Field
  • Richmond, VA
W 30–2015,000[47]
November 113:00 p.m.vs. Fayetteville State*No. 18
W 21–10[48]
November 1812:00 p.m.at No. 7 Kutztown*No. 13
L 14–381,470[49]

[50]

Game summaries

Vs. Morehouse (Black College Football HOF Classic)
See also: Morehouse Maroon Tigers football
Game One – No. 18 Virginia Union Panthers (0–0) vs Morehouse Maroon Tigers (0–0)
Period 1 2 34Total
Morehouse 0 0 7613
No. 18 Virginia Union 7 7 72445

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
First quarter
  • (9:52) VUU – Jada Byers 29-yard run, Brady Myers kick (Drive: 10 plays, 84 yards, 5:08; Virginia Union 7–0)
Second quarter
  • (6:46) VUU – Jabrill Norman 68-yard interception, Brady Myers kick (Virginia Union 14–0)
Third quarter
  • (8:53) MORE – Delvin Olawumi Jr. 10-yard blocked punt return, Danny Elrod kick (Virginia Union 14–7)
  • (1:29) VUU – Jada Byers 24-yard run, Brady Myers kick (Drive: 6 plays, 78 yards, 1:57; Virginia Union 21–7)
Fourth quarter
  • (14:56) VUU – Jada Byers 21-yard run, Brady Myers kick (Drive: 2 plays, 39 yards, 0:20; Virginia Union 28–7)
  • (12:08) VUU – Joe Johnson 21-yard pass from Christian Reid, Brady Myers kick (Drive: 3 plays, 47 yards, 1:41; Virginia Union 35–7)
  • (8:26) VUU – RJ Rosales 12-yard run, Brady Myers kick (Drive: 4 plays, 46 yards, 2:10; Virginia Union 42–7)
  • (6:03) MORE – Brogan Korta 31-yard pass from Jaylon West, Danny Elrod kick blocked (Drive: 4 plays, 57 yards, 2:12; Virginia Union 42–13)
  • (0:36) VUU – Brady Myers 27-yard field goal (Drive: 9 plays, 88 yards, 5:20; Virginia Union 45–13)
Statistics MORE VUU
First downs1521
Plays–yards230440
Rushes–yards72230
Passing yards158210
Passing: comp–att–int14–32–113–19–0
Time of possession29:2630:34
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Morehouse PassingDerrach West13/30, 127 yards, 1 INT
RushingZion Bioue12 carries, 28 yards
ReceivingBrogan Korta2 receptions, 45 yards, 1 TD
Virginia Union PassingChristian Reid11/15, 153 yards, 1 TD
RushingJada Byers24 carries, 147 yards, 3 TDs
ReceivingKalen Carver3 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.[51] 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.[52]

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.[53][54][55][56][57][58][59]

At Shaw
See also: Shaw Bears football
Game Two – No. 17 Virginia Union Panthers (1–0) vs Shaw Bears (0–1)
Period 1 2 34Total
No. 17 Virginia Union 16 0 10026
Shaw 0 6 7013

at Durham County Memorial Stadium • Durham, North Carolina

  • Date: Saturday, September 9, 2023
  • Game time: 3:30 P.M. EST
  • Game weather: Temperature: 70 °F (21 °C) • Weather: Rainy, cloudy
  • Game attendance: 1,863
  • Referee: Richard Caldwell
  • Recap, box score
Game information
First quarter
  • (9:16) VUU – Jada Byers 1-yard run, Brady Myers kick (Drive: 6 plays, 48 yards, 2:55; Virginia Union 7–0)
  • (9:09) VUU – Team safety (Virginia Union 9–0)
  • (4:29) VUU – Said Sidibe 41-yard pass from Christian Reid, Brady Myers kick (Drive: 6 plays, 65 yards, 4:40; Virginia Union 16–0)
Second quarter
  • (2:28) SHAW – Donte Lee Jr. 85-yard pass from Silas Cruise, Silas Cruse two-point pass failed (Drive: 2 plays, 90 yards, 0:39; Virginia Union 16–6)
Third quarter
  • (6:54) VUU – Brady Myers 29-yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 19 yards, 2:24; Virginia Union 19–6)
  • (6:41) SU – Donte Lee Jr. 98-yard kickoff return, Dev Vesteegen kick (Virginia Union 19–13)
  • (0:28) VUU – William Davis 50-yard interception, Brady Myers kick (Virginia Union 26–13)
Fourth quarter

No scoring

Statistics VUU SHAW
First downs2110
Plays–yards401217
Rushes–yards13614
Passing yards265203
Passing: comp–att–int24–37–115–31–2
Time of possession37:2520:01
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Virginia Union PassingChristian Reid21/32, 232 yards, 1 TD
RushingCurtis Allen8 carries, 53 yards
ReceivingSaid Sidibe6 receptions, 91 yards, 1 TD
Shaw PassingSilas Cruse15/31, 203 yards, 1 TD, 2 INTs
RushingSidney Gibbs12 carries, 24 yards
ReceivingDonte Lee Jr.2 receptions, 84 yards, 1 TD


At Livingstone
Main article: 2023 Livingstone Blue Bears football team
Game Three – No. 17 Virginia Union Panthers (2–0) vs Livingstone Blue Bears (0–2)
Period 1 2 34Total
No. 17 Virginia Union 0 21 7028
Livingstone 13 0 7020

at Alumni Memorial Stadium • Salisbury, North Carolina

  • Date: Saturday, September 16, 2023
  • Game time: 6:00 P.M. EST
  • Game attendance: 1,250
  • Referee: A. Randolph
  • Recap, box score
Game information
First quarter
  • (3:45) LIV – Angel Carrillo 79-yard pass from Brenton Hilton, Tyler Priddy kick failed (Drive: 4 plays, 89 yards, 1:38; Livingstone 0–6)
  • (1:23) LIV – Matthew Henerey 25-yard pass from Brenton Hilton, Jason Zapata kick (Drive: 3 plays, 27 yards, 1:37; Livingstone 0–13)
Second quarter
  • (11:39) VUU – Rashard Jackson 9-yard run, Brady Myers kick (Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 4:44; Livingstone 7–13)
  • (5:15) VUU – Rashard Jackson 1-yard run, Brady Myers kick (Drive: 9 plays, 80 yards, 4:27; Virginia Union 14–13)
  • (1:31) VUU – Curis Allen 3-yard run, Brady Myers kick (Drive: 3 plays, 46 yards, 1:08; Virginia Union 21–13)
Third quarter
  • (8:29) VUU – RJ Rosales 25-yard run, Brady Myers kick (Drive: 2 plays, 11 yards, 0:39; Virginia Union 28–13)
  • (6:20) LIV – Matthew Henerey 42-yard pass from Brenton Hilton, Jason Zapata kick (Drive: 5 plays, 54 yards, 2:02; Virginia Union 28–20)
Fourth quarter

No scoring

Statistics VUU LIV
First downs2012
Plays–yards393332
Rushes–yards320313
Passing yards7319
Passing: comp–att–int5–9–218–29–4
Time of possession33:4726:13
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Virginia Union PassingChristian Reid5/8, 73 yards, 2 INTs
RushingRashard Jackson32 carries, 185 yards, 2 TDs
ReceivingSaid Sadibe2 receptions, 50 yards
Livingstone PassingBrenton Hilton17/26, 314 yards, 3 TDs, 4 INTs
RushingJyMikaah Wells11 carries, 14 yards
ReceivingAngelo Carrillo5 receptions, 147 yards, 1 TD

Fayetteville State
See also: Fayetteville State Broncos football
Game Four – No. 15 Virginia Union Panthers (3–0) vs Fayetteville State Broncos (1–2)
Period 1 2 34Total
Fayetteville State 7 0 0310
No. 15 Virginia Union 0 7 007

at Hovey Field • Richmond, Virginia

  • Date: Saturday, September 23, 2023
  • Game time: 6:00 P.M. EST
  • Game weather: Temperature: 66 °F (19 °C) • Weather: Rain
  • Game attendance: 671
  • Referee: John Holmes
  • Recap, box score
Game information
First quarter
  • (4:15) FSU – Christian Powell 4-yard pass from Caden Davis, Jacob Meneses kick (Drive: 4 plays, 2 yards, 1:48; Fayetteville State 7–0)
Second quarter
  • (11:42) VUU – Kalen Carver 9-yard pass from Christian Reid, Brady Myers kick (Drive: 1 plays, 9 yards, 0:07; Tied 7–7)
Third quarter

No scoring

Fourth quarter
  • (0:06) FSU – Jacob Meneses 27-yard field goal (Drive: 9 plays, 28 yards, 4:14; Fayetteville State 10–7)
Statistics FSU VUU
First downs612
Plays–yards92184
Rushes–yards41164
Passing yards5120
Passing: comp–att–int7–13–03–6–0
Time of possession28:2731:33
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Fayetteville State PassingJoe Owens6/12, 47 yards
RushingJulian Milligan14 carries, 34 yards
ReceivingJulian Milligan4 receptions, 34 yards
Virginia Union PassingChristian Reid3/6, 20 yards, 1 TD
RushingCurtis Allen30 carries, 155 yards
ReceivingSaid Sidibe2 receptions, 11 yards

At St. Augustine's
See also: St. Augustine's Falcons football
Game Five – Virginia Union Panthers (3–1) vs St. Augustine's Falcons (0–4)
Period 1 2 34Total
Virginia Union 0 24 14947
St. Augustine's 0 0 077

at John H. Baker Stadium • Raleigh, North Carolina

  • Date: Saturday, September 30, 2023
  • Game time: 1:00 P.M. EST
  • Game weather: Temperature: 73 °F (23 °C) • Weather: Cloudy
  • Game attendance: 513
  • Referee: Ryan Massey
  • Recap, box score
Game information
First quarter

No scoring

Second quarter
  • (12:12) VUU – Brady Myers 37-yard field goal (Drive: 4 plays, 18 yards, 0:54; Virginia Union 3–0)
  • (6:25) VUU – Isaac Anderson 0-yard fumble recovery, Brady Myers kick (Virginia Union 10–0)
  • (4:24) VUU – Nahsir Morgan Sr. 56-yard pass from Christian Reid, Brady Myers kick (Drive: 1 play, 56 yards, 0:11; Virginia Union 17–0)
  • (1:18) VUU – Said Sidibe 15-yard pass from RJ Rosales, Brady Myers kick (Drive: 4 plays, 25 yards, 1:31; Virginia Union 24–0)
Third quarter
  • (14:41) VUU – Curtis Allen 60-yard run, Brady Myers kick (Drive: 1 play, 60 yards, 0:13; Virginia Union 31–0)
  • (8:24) VUU – Ricky Key Jr. 33-yard pass from RJ Rosales, Brady Myers kick (Drive: 1 play, 33 yards, 0:06; Virginia Union 38–0)
Fourth quarter
  • (14:00) VUU – Curtis Allen 2-yard run, Brady Myers kick (Drive: 6 plays, 55 yards, 1:58; Virginia Union 45–0)
  • (4:48) VUU – Lamumba Howard 21-yard safety (Virginia Union 47–0)
  • (2:40) SAU – Booker Peake 76-yard fumble recovery, James Hobson kick (Virginia Union 47–7)
Statistics VUU SAU
First downs208
Plays–yards367163
Rushes–yards230-24
Passing yards137187
Passing: comp–att–int9–19–120–40–0
Time of possession29:4430:16
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Virginia Union PassingRJ Rosales5/9, 74 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT
RushingCurtis Allen19 carries, 151 yards, 2 TDs
ReceivingNahsir Morgan Sr.1 reception, 56 yards, 1 TD
St. Augustine's PassingAnthony Butler15/31, 150 yards
RushingAnthony Butler2 carries, 5 yards
ReceivingChrist Perkins3 receptions, 70 yards

At Elizabeth City State
See also: Elizabeth City State Vikings football
Game Six – Virginia Union Panthers (4–1) vs Elizabeth City State Vikings (1–4)
Period 1 2 34Total
Virginia Union 7 7 72142
Elizabeth City State 0 0 71320

at Roebuck Stadium • Elizabeth City, North Carolina

  • Date: Saturday, October 7, 2023
  • Game time: 1:00 P.M. EST
  • Game weather: Temperature: 74 °F (23 °C) • Weather: Cloudy
  • Game attendance: 925
  • Referee: Derek Hatten
  • Recap, box score
Game information
First quarter
  • (4:57) VUU – Ricky Key Jr. 24-yard pass from Christian Reid, Brady Myers kick (Drive: 7 plays, 65 yards, 3:46; Virginia Union 7–0)
Second quarter
  • (5:27) VUU – Jada Byers 21-yard run, Brady Myers kick (Drive: 7 plays, 54 yards, 3:21; Virginia Union 14–0)
Third quarter
  • (7:28) ECSU – Quinzel Lockhart 41-yard pass from Donoven Davenport, Carson Hancock kick (Drive: 9 plays, 80 yards, 4:27; Virginia Union 14–7)
  • (2:26) VUU – Ricky Key Jr. 21-yard pass from RJ Rosales, Brady Myers kick (Drive: 3 plays, 25 yards, 1:06; Virginia Union 21–7)
Fourth quarter
  • (14:50) VUU – Donald Gatling 45-yard interception, Brady Myers kick (Virginia Union 28–7)
  • (13:45) ECSU – Quinzel Lockhart 95-yard pass from Donoven Davenport, Carson Hancock kick (Drive: 3 plays, 84 yards, 1:01; Virginia Union 28–14)
  • (8:41) ECSU – Quinzel Lockhart 4-yard pass from Donoven Davenport (Drive: 3 plays, 15 yards, 1:16; Virginia Union 28–20)
  • (7:42) VUU – Jada Byers 40-yard run, Brady Myers kick (Drive: 2 plays, 58 yards, 0:51; Virginia Union 35–20)
  • (3:21) VUU – Said Sidibe 14-yard pass from Christian Reid, Brady Myers kick (Drive: 5 plays, 45 yards, 1:55; Virginia Union 42–20)
Statistics VUU ECSU
First downs2011
Plays–yards397311
Rushes–yards29510
Passing yards102301
Passing: comp–att–int6–17–120–40–4
Time of possession31:5828:02
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Virginia Union PassingRJ Rosales3/7, 59 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
RushingJada Byers27 carries, 246 yards, 2 TDs
ReceivingRicky Key Jr.3 receptions, 78 yards, 2 TDs
Elizabeth City State PassingDonoven Davenport20/40, 301 yards, 3 TDs, 4 INTs
RushingIan Edwards3 carries, 16 yards
ReceivingQuinzel Lockhart9 receptions, 175 yards, 3 TDs

Bowie State
See also: Bowie State Bulldogs football
Game Seven – Virginia Union Panthers (5–1) vs Bowie State Bulldogs (3–3)
Period 1 2 34Total
Bowie State 0 3 003
Virginia Union 0 7 007

at Hovey Field • Richmond, Virginia

  • Date: Saturday, October 14, 2023
  • Game time: 1:00 P.M. EST
  • Game weather: Temperature: 62 °F (17 °C) • Weather: Showers
  • Game attendance: 610
  • Referee: Richard Caldwell
  • Recap, box score
Game information
First quarter
  • (12:00) VUU – Said Sidibe 33-yard pass from Christian Reid, Brady Myers kick (Drive: 6 plays, 70 yards, 3:00; Virginia Union 7–0)
  • (3:29) VUU – Jada Byers 7-yard run, Brady Myers kick (Drive: 5 plays, 85 yards, 2:52; Virginia Union 14–0)
Second quarter
  • (8:58) BSU – Justin Zavala 48-yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 39 yards, 3:11; Virginia Union 14–3)
  • (1:34) VUU – Curtis Allen 3-yard run, Brady Myers kick (Drive: 5 plays, 78 yards, 2:38; Virginia Union 21–3)
  • (0:29) VUU – Jada Byers 1-yard run, Brady Myers kick (Drive: 3 plays, 60 yards, 0:23; Virginia Union 28–3)
Third quarter
  • (8:19) VUU – Jalen Mayo 0-yard blocked punt return, Brady Myers kick (Virginia Union 35–3)
  • (7:13) VUU – Donald Gatling 40-yard fumble recovery, Brady Myers kick (Virginia Union 42–3)
  • (5:00) VUU – Kory Fleming 48-yard pass from Christian Reid, Brady Myers kick (Drive: 1 plays, 48 yards, 0:11; Virginia Union 49–3)
Fourth quarter
  • (7:14) VUU – Brady Myers 46-yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 39 yards, 4:08; Virginia Union 52–3)
Statistics BSU VUU
First downs1318
Plays–yards138458
Rushes–yards76299
Passing yards62159
Passing: comp–att–int7–18–29–17–1
Time of possession32:5226:56
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Bowie State PassingAmir Jenkins4/9, 33 yards, 1 INT
RushingCorey Johnson22 carries, 80 yards
ReceivingJames McNeill III2 receptions, 23 yards
Virginia Union PassingChristian Reid6/14, 127 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT
RushingJada Byers19 carries, 223 yards, 2 TDs
ReceivingSaid Sidibe5 receptions, 78 yards, 1 TD

Lincoln (PA)
See also: Lincoln (Pennsylvania) Lions football
Game Eight – Virginia Union Panthers (6–1) vs Lincoln (PA) Lions (4–3)
Period 1 2 34Total
Lincoln (PA) 0 0 000
Virginia Union 17 7 26757

at Hovey Field • Richmond, Virginia

  • Date: Saturday, October 21, 2023
  • Game time: 1:00 P.M. EST
  • Game weather: Temperature: 66 °F (19 °C) • Weather: Sunny
  • Game attendance: 5,250
  • Referee: S. Demingo
  • Box score
Game information
First quarter
  • (12:44) VUU – Jada Byers 7-yard run, Brady Myers kick (Drive: 4 plays, 38 yards, 1:23; Virginia Union 7–0)
  • (12:34) VUU – Said Sidibe 0-yard fumble recovery, Brady Myers kick (Virginia Union 14–0)
  • (3:15) VUU – Brady Myers 24-yard field goal (Drive: 11 plays, 51 yards, 5:55; Virginia Union 17–0)
Second quarter
  • (10:02) VUU – Jada Byers 5-yard run, Brady Myers kick (Drive: 5 plays, 74 yards, 3:03; Virginia Union 24–0)
Third quarter
  • (10:14) VUU – Jada Byers 1-yard run, Brady Myers kick (Drive: 9 plays, 31 yards, 4:46; Virginia Union 31–0)
  • (6:56) VUU – Jada Byers 9-yard run, Brady Myers kick (Drive: 6 plays, 55 yards, 2:08; Virginia Union 38–0)
  • (3:57) VUU – Jada Byers 30-yard pass from Nahsir Morgan Sr., Brady Myers kick failed (Drive: 1 play, 30 yards, 0:07; Virginia Union 44–0)
  • (2:25) VUU – Ricky Key Jr. 26-yard pass from RJ Rosales, Brady Myers kick failed (Drive: 1 play, 41 yards, 0:00; Virginia Union 50–0)
Fourth quarter
  • (0:47) VUU – RJ Rosales 19-yard run, Brady Myers kick (Drive: 6 plays, 50 yards, 3:27; Virginia Union 57–0)
Statistics LIN VUU
First downs1023
Plays–yards168481
Rushes–yards86249
Passing yards82232
Passing: comp–att–int10–23–011–20–0
Time of possession33:1626:44
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Lincoln (PA) PassingIsaiah Freeman8/21, 69 yards
RushingAmir Gerald12 carries, 44 yards
ReceivingMalachi Langley4 receptions, 24 yards
Virginia Union PassingChristian Reid9/16, 176 yards
RushingChristian Reid4 carries, 65 yards
ReceivingReginald Vick Jr.1 reception, 58 yards

At Bluefield State
See also: Bluefield State Big Blues football
Game Nine – No. 23 Virginia Union Panthers (7–1) vs Bluefield State Big Blues (1–7)
Period 1 2 34Total
No. 23 Virginia Union 7 20 141657
Bluefield State 0 6 0612

at Mitchell Stadium • Bluefield, West Virginia

  • Date: Saturday, October 28, 2023
  • Game time: 1:00 P.M. EST
  • Game weather: Temperature: 70 °F (21 °C) • Weather: Partly cloudy
  • Game attendance: 283
  • Referee: Derek Hatten
  • Recap, box score
Game information
First quarter
  • (7:53) VUU – Curtis Allen 2-yard run, Brady Myers kick (Drive: 8 plays, 80 yards, 4:15; Virginia Union 7–0)
Second quarter
  • (10:47) VUU – Said Sidibe 10-yard run, Brady Myers kick (Drive: 6 plays, 86 yards, 2:59; Virginia Union 14–0)
  • (3:16) VUU – Reginald Vick Jr. 81-yard pass from Christian Reid, Brady Myers kick blocked (Drive: 3 plays, 76 yards, 1:06; Virginia Union 20–0)
  • (1:22) BLU – Darius Thompson 3-yard pass from Isiah Teal, Braxton Vanscoy kick blocked (Drive: 6 plays, 72 yards, 1:46; Virginia Union 20–6)
  • (1:01) VUU – Nahsir Morgan Sr. 87-yard kickoff return, Brady Myers kick (Virginia Union 27–6)
Third quarter
  • (12:52) VUU – Jada Byers 9-yard run, Brady Myers kick (Drive: 5 plays, 55 yards, 2:01; Virginia Union 34–6)
  • (5:33) VUU – Curtis Allen 7-yard run, Brady Myers kick (Drive: 8 plays, 88 yards, 3:26; Virginia Union 41–6)
Fourth quarter
  • (13:59) VUU – RJ Rosales 2-yard run, Brady Myers kick (Drive: 7 plays, 73 yards, 3:26; Virginia Union 48–6)
  • (10:57) BLU – Lucas Moore 31-yard pass from Isiah Teal, Isiah Teal pass intercepted (Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 2:58; Virginia Union 48–12)
  • (10:57) VUU – Ephraim Moore 98-yard PAT return (Virginia Union 50–12)
  • (5:18) VUU – Kenneth Davis 1-yard run, Josue Hernandez kick (Drive: 6 plays, 33 yards, 2:18; Virginia Union 57–12)
Statistics VUU BLU
First downs269
Plays–yards520180
Rushes–yards186-5
Passing yards334185
Passing: comp–att–int16–31–115–30–2
Time of possession33:1926:41
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Virginia Union PassingChristian Reid12/19, 276 yards, 1 TD
RushingJada Byers12 carries, 67 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingSaid Sidibe8 receptions, 165 yards
Bluefield State PassingIsiah Teal15/30, 185 yards, 2 TDs, 2 INTs
RushingJahdi Loftlant9 carries, 29 yards
ReceivingKhyon Smith2 receptions, 49 yards

No. 22 Virginia State
See also: Virginia State Trojans football
Game Ten – No. 19 Virginia Union Panthers (8–1) vs No. 22 Virginia State Trojans (8–1)
Period 1 2 34Total
No. 22 Virginia State 0 0 000
No. 19 Virginia Union 17 7 26757

at Hovey Field • Richmond, Virginia

  • Date: Saturday, November 4, 2023
  • Game time: 1:00 P.M. EST
  • Game weather: Temperature: 64 °F (18 °C) • Weather: Sunny
  • Game attendance: 15,000
  • Referee: Ryan Massey
  • Recap, box score
Game information
First quarter
  • (12:10) VUU – Kory Fleming 29-yard pass from Christian Reid, Brady Myers kick (Drive: 5 plays, 65 yards, 2:50; Virginia Union 7–0)
Second quarter
  • (8:12) VUU – Said Sidibe 62-yard pass from Christian Reid, Brady Myers kick (Drive: 2 plays, 62 yards, 0:51; Virginia Union 14–0)
  • (6:14) VSU – Jordan Davis 1-yard run, Kyler Miller kick (Drive: 4 plays, 72 yards, 1:51; Virginia Union 14–7)
  • (1:34) VSU – Malik Hunter 34-yard pass from Jordan Davis, Kyler Miller kick blocked (Drive: 6 plays, 70 yards, 3:03; Virginia Union 14–13)
  • (1:34) VUU – Ephraim Moore 98-yard PAT return (Virginia Union 16–13)
  • (0:24) VUU – Ricky Key Jr. 21-yard pass from Christian Reid, Brady Myers kick (Drive: 5 plays, 61 yards, 1:08; Virginia Union 23–13)
Third quarter
  • (9:29) VUU – Jada Byers 7-yard pass from Christian Reid, Brady Myers kick (Drive: 8 plays, 40 yards, 5:22; Virginia Union 30–13)
  • (4:39) VSU – Roy Jackson III 43-yard pass from Jordan Davis, Kyle Miller kick (Drive: 3 plays, 67 yards, 0:54; Virginia Union 30–20)
Fourth quarter

No scoring

Statistics VSU VUU
First downs2317
Plays–yards465337
Rushes–yards85186
Passing yards380151
Passing: comp–att–int24–42–38–14–2
Time of possession29:2730:33
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Virginia State PassingJordan Davis24/42, 380 yards, 2 TDs, 3 INTs
RushingKymani Clarke18 carries, 59 yards
ReceivingRoy Jackson III3 receptions, 127 yards, 1 TD
Virginia Union PassingChristian Reid8/14, 151 yards, 4 TDs, 2 INTs
RushingJada Byers27 carries, 155 yards
ReceivingSaid Sidibe1 reception, 62 yards, 1 TD

Vs. Fayetteville State (CIAA Championship)
Game Eleven – No. 18 Virginia Union Panthers (9–1) vs Fayetteville State Broncos (8–2)
Period 1 2 34Total
No. 18 Virginia Union 7 7 7021
Fayetteville State 0 7 3010

at Salem Civic Center • Salem, Virginia

  • Date: Sunday, November 11, 2023
  • Game time: 3:00 P.M. EST
  • Game weather: Temperature: 58 °F (14 °C) • Weather: Sunny
  • Referee: Richard Caldwell
  • Recap, box score
Game information
First quarter
  • (7:27) VUU – Jada Byers 1-yard run, Brady Myers kick (Drive: 13 plays, 75 yards, 7:25; Virginia Union 7–0)
Second quarter
  • (1:00) VUU – Christian Reid 1-yard run, Brady Myers kick (Drive: 10 plays, 49 yards, 4:12; Virginia Union 14–0)
  • (0:47) FSU – Barry Elliott 91-yard kickoff return, Jacob Meneses kick (Virginia Union 14–7)
Third quarter
  • (11:57) FSU – Jacob Meneses 20-yard field goal (Virginia Union 14–10)
  • (7:25) VUU – Jada Byers 16-yard run, Brady Myers kick (Drive: 5 plays, 27 yards, 2:46; Virginia Union 21–10)
Fourth quarter

No scoring

Statistics VUU FSU
First downs207
Plays–yards222130
Rushes–yards15836
Passing yards6494
Passing: comp–att–int8–15–06–20–0
Time of possession39:2820:38
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Virginia Union PassingChristian Reid8/15, 64 yards
RushingJada Byers40 carries, 135 yards, 2 TDs
ReceivingReginald Vick Jr.5 receptions, 42 yards
Fayetteville State PassingDemari Daniels5/12, 89 yards
RushingJulian Milligan7 carries, 28 yards
ReceivingKameron King3 receptions, 74 yards

At No. 7 Kutztown (NCAA Division II First Round)
See also: Kutztown Golden Bears football
Game Eleven – No. 13 Virginia Union Panthers (10–1) vs No. 7 Kutztown Golden Bears (9–2)
Period 1 2 34Total
No. 13 Virginia Union 0 7 7014
No. 7 Kutztown 21 14 0338

at Andre Reed Stadium • Kutztown, Pennsylvania

  • Date: Saturday, November 18, 2023
  • Game time: 12:00 P.M. EST
  • Game weather: Temperature: 46 °F (8 °C) • Weather: Sunny
  • Game attendance: 1,470
  • Referee: Derek Hatten
  • Recap, box score
Game information
First quarter
  • (8:53) KUT – Darryl Davis-McNeil 1-yard run, Dawson Evitts kick (Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 6:07; Kutztown 7–0)
  • (3:09) KUT – Mekhi Gibson 8-yard run, Dawson Evitts kick (Drive: 7 plays, 65 yards, 3:38; Kutztown 14–0)
  • (0:43) KUT – Luke Szabo 2-yard punt return, Dawson Evitts kick (Kutztown 21–0)
Second quarter
  • (9:44) KUT – Tyreek Husser 7-yard pass from Judd Novak, Dawson Evitts kick (Drive: 6 plays, 70 yards, 3:41; Kutztown 28–0)
  • (3:26) VUU – Kenneth Davis 10-yard punt return, Brady Myers kick (Kutztown 28–7)
  • (0:35) KUT – Kurtis Ravenel Jr. 29-yard pass from Judd Novak, Dawson Evitts kick (Drive: 8 plays, 80 yards, 2:44; Kutztown 35–7)
Third quarter
  • (9:29) VUU – Jada Byers 8-yard run, Brady Myers kick (Drive: 9 plays, 76 yards, 5:24; Kutztown 35–14)
Fourth quarter
  • (5:03) KUT – Dawson Evitts 24-yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 44 yards, 5:54; Kutztown 38–14)
Statistics VUU KUT
First downs1322
Plays–yards272367
Rushes–yards149210
Passing yards123157
Passing: comp–att–int16–27–08–18–0
Time of possession28:0431:56
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Virginia Union PassingChristian Reid16/26, 123 yards
RushingJada Byers20 carries, 101 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingRicky Key Jr.3 receptions, 34 yards
Kutztown PassingJudd Novak8/18, 157 yards, 2 TDs
RushingDarryl Davis-McNeill25 carries, 94 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingKurtis Ravenel Jr.3 receptions, 65 yards, 1 TD

Personnel

Coaching staff
Virginia Union Panthers
NamePositionConsecutive season at Virginia Union Panthers in current positionPrevious positionVUU profile
Alvin ParkerHead coach5thSt. Augustine's assistant head coach and offensive coordinator (2016–2017) [60]
Edward PointerAssistant head coach, defensive coordinator, and linebackers coach5thSt. Augustine's defensive coordinator (2016–2017) [61]
Diego RylandAssociate head coach, special teams coordinator, and running backs coach5thHampton running backs coach (2017) [62]
Monterio HandWide receivers coach5thElizabeth City State special teams coordinator, wide receivers coach, and tight ends coach (2004–2017) [63]
Luke BengstonOffensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach1stVirginia Union pass game coordinator and quarterbacks coach (2022) [64]
Quinn BrownRun game coordinator and offensive line coach1stHenderson State assistant head coach, run game coordinator, and offensive line coach (2019–2022) [65]
Solomon BrownDefensive run game coordinator and defensive line coach1stVirginia Union defensive line coach (2022) [66]
Nico RogersSecondary coach1stVirginia Union safeties coach (2022) [67]
Justin SmithTight ends coach1stVirginia Union graduate assistant (2021–2022) [68]
Evan JonesCornerbacks coach1stStevenson defensive pass game coordinator and defensive backs coach (2020–2022) [69]
Ryan GouldDefensive ends coach1stRichard J. Reynolds HS (NC) co-offensive coordinator, run game coordinator, and offensive line coach (2021–2022) [70]
Reference:[71]

Support staff
  • Lane Washington – Director of football operations
  • Bernard Rucker – Equipment manager
  • Keith Swinson – Assistant equipment manager
  • Joe Ellison – Team chaplain

Roster
2023 Virginia Union Panthers football team roster
Players Coaches
Offense
Pos.#NameClass
QB 1 Christian Reid GS
WR 2 Said Sidibe Sr
RB 3 Jada Byers Jr
QB 4 J'Bore' Gibbs GS
RB 5 Rashard Jackson Sr
RB 9 Curtis Allen So
QB 10 Jonathan Derricott Fr
WR 11 Larry Hackey Jr
QB 12 Navarro Price  Jr
QB 13 Tayvon Tyler Fr
WR 14 Mykael Anderson Jr
TE 15 Kory Fleming GS
WR 16 Nahsir Morgan Sr. Jr
QB 18 RJ Rosales So
WR 19 Keyon Dickens  Jr
RB 20 Kenneth Davis GS
RB 21 David Freeman Sr
WR 23 Elijah Rice Sr
RB 24 Jerome Jones  Fr
RB 30 Roberto Alvarez Jr. Fr
FB 34 Steven McKinney  Jr
WR 38 Uriah Lawrence So
FB 42 Joe Johnson GS
FB 43 Jimmie Reed So
FB 46 Jerry Newmy  Fr
OL 55 Adrian Crespin Fr
OL 57 Mathias Nielsen Fr
OL 58 Justin Meade Sr
OL 59 Mark Lawton Jr
OL 60 Joseph Rounds  Fr
OL 61 DeMont Wynee Jr
OL 62 Keondre Ruff So
OL 63 Larry Jones Jr.  So
OL 65 Jamaree Moyer So
OL 68 Isaiah Butcher Fr
OL 70 Dillon Porter So
OL 72 Devonte Boyd  So
OL 75 Dequan Boone So
OL 76 Justin Royes Fr
OL 77 Isaiah Whitehurst Fr
OL 78 Trai'von Callis Fr
OL 79 Shawn Battle II Fr
TE 80 Kalen Carver  Jr
WR 81 Ricky Key Jr.  So
WR 82 Jasim Brown  So
WR 83 Jordan Cotman So
WR 84 Isaiah Wallace Fr
TE 85 Juelz Cooper Fr
WR 86 Reginald Vick Jr.  Fr
WR 89 Shane McNeil  So
WR Corie Addo  So
WR Lyvarius Gilbert Fr
WR Jeremiah Jordan  So
 Defense
Pos.#NameClass
S 0 William Davis Jr
S 1 Nehemiah Scott So
CB 4 Raylyn Manley  So
DE 5 Armonii Burden GS
LB 6 Shamar Graham  So
S 7 Sean Bowers Sr
DE 8 Jah'Ke Hilliard Jr
DL 9 Isaac Anderson  Jr
CB 10 Ephraim Moore Sr
S 12 Donald Gatling So
S 17 Jabari Parker  So
S 22 Jalen Mayo  Fr
S 23 R'mondo Walker  So
CB 25 Xzavier Barnes  So
CB 26 Satchel McKinney  Jr
S 27 Jymere Melendez  Fr
CB 28 Jayden Earley Fr
LB 32 Lamumba Howard  Jr
LB 33 Decari Randle  Jr
CB 35 Niko McKay  So
CB 36 Aarenamon Johnson Fr
S 37 Kyle Kidewell  So
S 39 Damon Etheridge Fr
CB 40 Jayden White Fr
S 41 Demari Mason Fr
LB 45 Brandan Cammarasana Fr
S 47 Nathaniel Knox Fr
DE 48 Jahmel Flowers  Jr
LB 49 Zachary Weaver  Fr
LB 51 Noah Livingston So
DL 52 De'Andre Crump  Fr
DE 53 Carlik Humes Sr
LB 56 Diamondz Wells Fr
DL 90 Samuel Arrey Fr
DL 93 Kamari Federick Fr
DL 94 Bramon Lane Jr
DL 95 Isaiah Dickens GS
DL 96 Jalen Williamson  So
DL 97 Jordan Kamara Fr
DL 98 Jadacus Logan So
DL 99 Tajhir Tate GS
CB Sean Macon Fr
 Special teams
Pos.#NameClass
P 29 Marvin Holmes Jr
PK 50 Josue Hernandez Jr
LS 54 Alexandre Lafontant Fr
LS 87 Rodney Manning  So
PK 88 Brady Myers So
Head coach
Coordinators/assistant coaches
  • Edward Pointer – Assistant head coach/defensive coordinator/linebackers
  • Diego Ryland – Associate head coach/special teams coordinator/running backs
  • Monterio Hand – Wide receivers
  • Luke Bengtson – Offensive coordinator/quarterbacks
  • Quinn Brown – Offensive line/run game coordinator
  • Solomon Brown – Defensive line/defensive run game coordinator
  • Nico Rogers – Secondary
  • Anthony Prevost – Specialist
  • Justin Smith – Tight ends
  • Evan Jones – Cornerbacks
  • Ryan Gould – Defensive ends
  • Lane Washington – Director of football operations
  • Bernard Rucker – Equipment manager
  • Keith Swinson – Assistant equipment manager
  • Joe Ellison – Team chaplain
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (S) Suspended
  • (I) Ineligible
  • Injured
  • Redshirt

Roster
Last update: 1/18/24

Rankings
Further information: 2023 NCAA Division II football rankings
Ranking movements
Legend: ██ Increase in ranking ██ Decrease in ranking
RV = Received votes
Week
PollPre1234567891011Final
AFCA18171715RVRVRVRV2319181320
D222241816242322202020181724

Statistics

Team
Virginia UnionOpp
  Points per Game35.513.8
Total426166
First Downs231146
  Rushing13242
  Passing7478
  Penalty2526
Rushing yards2,602620
  Avg per play5.21.7
  Avg per game216.851.7
  Rushing touchdowns313
Passing yards1,8702,173
  Att–Comp–Int231–128–9336–164–18
  Avg per pass8.16.5
  Avg per game155.8181.1
  Passing touchdowns1815
Total Offense4,4722,793
  Avg per Play6.14.0
  Avg per Game372.7232.8
Fumbles–Lost7–621–10
Penalties–Yards97–93391–795
  Avg per Game77.866.3
Punts–Yards52–1,94482–2,730
  Avg per Punt33.328.7
Time of Possession/Game31:4028:06
3rd Down Conversions50–13845–167
4th Down Conversions6–177–22
Sacks–Yards25–12919–128
Touchdowns Scored5823
Field Goals–Attempts5–114–7
PAT–Attempts55–5816–21
Red Zone Attempts–Score34–3910–18
Red Zone TD307
Attendance21,5314,158
  Games/Avg per Game5,382.8831.6
  Neutral Site9,333

Offense

After the season

Awards and CIAA honors

All-CIAA

[81]

References
  1. "John Jiles - 2023 - Football". University of West Florida Athletics. Retrieved January 19, 2024.
  2. "Alvin Howard - Football". Concord University Athletics. Retrieved January 19, 2024.
  3. "De'von Grant - Football". Elizabeth City State University Athletics. Retrieved January 19, 2024.
  4. "DJ Chandler - 2024 - Football". Old Dominion University. Retrieved January 19, 2024.
  5. "Nehemiah Scott - 2023-24 - Football". Virginia Union University Athletics. Retrieved January 19, 2024.
  6. "Nehemiah Scott". Emory & Henry. Retrieved January 19, 2024.
  7. "J'Bore' Gibbs - 2023-24 - Football". Virginia Union University Athletics. Retrieved January 19, 2024.
  8. "J'Bore Gibbs - Football". University of Idaho Athletics. Retrieved January 19, 2024.
  9. "Navarro Price - 2023-24 - Football". Virginia Union University Athletics. Retrieved January 19, 2024.
  10. "Navarro Price - Football". Elizabeth City State University Athletics. Retrieved January 19, 2024.
  11. "Kory Fleming - 2023-24 - Football". Virginia Union University Athletics. Retrieved January 19, 2024.
  12. "Kory Fleming - Football". Morehouse College Athletics. Retrieved January 19, 2024.
  13. "Nahsir Morgan, Sr. - 2023-24 - Football". Virginia Union University Athletics. Retrieved January 19, 2024.
  14. "Nahsir Morgan - Football". Delaware Valley University Athletics. Retrieved January 19, 2024.
  15. "David Freeman - 2023-24 - Football". Virginia Union University Athletics. Retrieved January 19, 2024.
  16. "David Freeman". Hartnell College Athletics. Retrieved January 19, 2024.
  17. "Elijah Rice - 2023-24 - Football". Virginia Union University Athletics. Retrieved January 19, 2024.
  18. "Elijah Rice". Emory & Henry. Retrieved January 19, 2024.
  19. "Xzavier Barnes - 2023-24 - Football". Virginia Union University Athletics. Retrieved January 19, 2024.
  20. "Xzavier Barnes - 2022 - Football". The University of Virginia's College at Wise Athletics. Retrieved January 19, 2024.
  21. "Decari Randle - 2023-24 - Football". Virginia Union University Athletics. Retrieved January 19, 2024.
  22. "Decari Randle". Iowa Central Community College. Retrieved January 19, 2024.
  23. "Kyle Kidewell - 2023-24 - Football". Virginia Union University Athletics. Retrieved January 19, 2024.
  24. "Jabrill Norman - 2023-24 - Football". Virginia Union University Athletics. Retrieved January 19, 2024.
  25. "Jabril Norman". Mars Hill University Athletics. Retrieved January 19, 2024.
  26. "Jerry Newmy - 2023-24 - Football". Virginia Union University Athletics. Retrieved January 19, 2024.
  27. "Jerry Newmy - Football". Chowan University Athletics. Retrieved January 19, 2024.
  28. "Jahmel Flowers - 2023-24 - Football". Virginia Union University Athletics. Retrieved January 19, 2024.
  29. "Jahmel Flowers - 2021 - Football". University of Arkansas at Monticello Athletics. Retrieved January 19, 2024.
  30. "Josue Hernandez - 2022 - Football". Keystone College Athletics. Retrieved January 19, 2024.
  31. "Dillon Porter - 2023-24 - Football". Virginia Union University Athletics. Retrieved January 19, 2024.
  32. "Dillon Porter". Virginia University of Lynchburg athletics. Retrieved January 19, 2024.
  33. "Tajhir Tate - 2023-24 - Football". Virginia Union University Athletics. Retrieved January 19, 2024.
  34. "Tajhir Tate - 2022 - Football". Wagner College Athletics. Retrieved January 19, 2024.
  35. "Corie Addo - 2023-24 - Football". Virginia Union University Athletics. Retrieved January 19, 2024.
  36. "Corie Addo - Football". Norfolk State University Athletics. Retrieved January 19, 2024.
  37. "CIAA Announces 2023 Preseason Football All-Conference Team and Predicted Order of Finish". theciaa.com. December 19, 2023. Retrieved January 19, 2024.
  38. "MOREHOUSE (0-1) -VS- VIRGINIA UNION (1-0)". vuusports.com. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
  39. "VIRGINIA UNION (1-0) -VS- SHAW (0-1)". vuusports.com. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
  40. "VIRGINIA UNION (3-0 , 1-0) -VS- LIVINGSTONE (0-3 , 0-1)". vuusports.com. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
  41. "FAYETTEVILLE STATE (2-2 , 2-0) -VS- VIRGINIA UNION (3-1 , 1-1)". vuusports.com. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
  42. "VIRGINIA UNION (4-1 , 1-1) -VS- SAINT AUGUSTINE'S (0-5 , 0-2)". vuusports.com. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
  43. "VIRGINIA UNION (5-1 , 3-1) -VS- ELIZABETH CITY ST. (1-5 , 0-4)". vuusports.com. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
  44. "BOWIE STATE (3-4 , 2-3) -VS- VIRGINIA UNION (6-1 , 4-1)". vuusports.com. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
  45. "LINCOLN (PA) (4-4 , 3-3) -VS- VIRGINIA UNION (7-1 , 5-1)". vuusports.com. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
  46. "VIRGINIA UNION (8-1 , 6-1) -VS- BLUEFIELD ST. (1-8 , 0-7)". vuusports.com. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
  47. "# 19 VIRGINIA STATE (8-2 , 6-2) -VS- # 22 VIRGINIA UNION (9-1 , 7-1)". vuusports.com. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
  48. "VIRGINIA UNION (10-1 , 8-1) -VS- FAYETTEVILLE ST. (8-3 , 8-1)". vuusports.com. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
  49. "# 13 VIRGINIA UNION (10-2) -VS- KUTZTOWN (10-2)". vuusports.com. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
  50. "2023 Football Schedule". vuusports.com. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
  51. Mosley, Kyle T. (January 13, 2023). "Morehouse to Battle VA Union at 2023 Black College Football HOF Classic". HBCU Legends. Retrieved January 19, 2024.
  52. Gaither, Steven J. (February 2, 2023). "Morehouse College to hire alumnus, FBS assistant as coach". HBCU Gameday. Retrieved January 19, 2024.
  53. "VUU Defeats Morehouse in Black College Hall of Fame Classic". Virginia Union University Athletics. September 3, 2023. Retrieved January 19, 2024.
  54. Murray, Jack. "Virginia Union Defeats Morehouse in 2023 Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic". Bleacher Report. Retrieved January 19, 2024.
  55. Bona, Marc (September 4, 2023). "Virginia Union University trounces Morehouse College in 4th BCFHOF Classic". cleveland. Retrieved January 19, 2024.
  56. Mosley, Kyle T. (September 3, 2023). "VA Union Routs Morehouse At Black College Football Hall Of Fame Classic". HBCU Legends. Retrieved January 19, 2024.
  57. O'Connor, John (September 3, 2023). "VUU rides defense, tailback Jada Byers to 'Classic' victory over Morehouse". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Retrieved January 19, 2024.
  58. "The Maroon Tigers Open Season With A Loss Against Virginia Union". Morehouse College Athletics. September 3, 2023. Retrieved January 19, 2024.
  59. "'These guys responded': Virginia Union wins Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic". Canton Repository. Retrieved January 19, 2024.
  60. "Alvin Parker - Associate Athletic Director / Head Football Coach - Football Coaches". Virginia Union University Athletics. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
  61. "Edward Pointer - Assistant Head Coach / Defensive Coordinator / Linebackers - Football Coaches". Virginia Union University Athletics. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
  62. "Diego Ryland - Associate Head Coach / Special Teams Coordinator / Running Backs - Football Coaches". Virginia Union University Athletics. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
  63. "Monterio Hand - Wide Receivers / Strength & Conditioning Coordinator - Football Coaches". Virginia Union University Athletics. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
  64. "Luke Bengtson - Offensive Coordinator / Quarterbacks - Football Coaches". Virginia Union University Athletics. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
  65. "Quinn Brown - Offensive Line / Run Game Coordinator - Football Coaches". Virginia Union University Athletics. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
  66. "Solomon Brown - Defensive Line / Defensive Run Game Coordinator - Football Coaches". Virginia Union University Athletics. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
  67. "Nico Rogers - Secondary Coach / Recruiting Coordinator - Football Coaches". Virginia Union University Athletics. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
  68. "Justin Smith - Tight Ends - Football Coaches". Virginia Union University Athletics. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
  69. "Evan Jones - Cornerbacks - Football Coaches". Virginia Union University Athletics. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
  70. "Ryan Gould - Defensive Ends - Football Coaches". Virginia Union University Athletics. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
  71. "2023-24 Football Roster". Virginia Union University Athletics. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
  72. "CIAA Announces Football Weekly Honors #1". theciaa.com. December 19, 2023. Retrieved January 19, 2024.
  73. "CIAA Announces Football Weekly Honors #2". theciaa.com. September 11, 2023. Retrieved January 19, 2024.
  74. "CIAA Announces Football Weekly Honors #4". theciaa.com. September 18, 2023. Retrieved January 19, 2024.
  75. "CIAA Announces Football Weekly Honors #5". theciaa.com. October 2, 2023. Retrieved January 19, 2024.
  76. "CIAA Announces Football Weekly Honors #6". theciaa.com. October 9, 2023. Retrieved January 19, 2024.
  77. "CIAA Announces Football Weekly Honors #7". theciaa.com. October 16, 2023. Retrieved January 19, 2024.
  78. "CIAA Announces Football Weekly Honors #8". theciaa.com. October 23, 2023. Retrieved January 19, 2024.
  79. "CIAA Announces Football Weekly Honors #9". theciaa.com. October 30, 2023. Retrieved January 19, 2024.
  80. "CIAA Announces Football Weekly Honors #10". theciaa.com. November 6, 2023. Retrieved January 19, 2024.
  81. "CIAA Announces 2023 Football All-Conference Teams and Superlatives". theciaa.com. November 10, 2023. Retrieved January 19, 2024.
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.