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CIAA football championship set: Johnson C. Smith to face Virginia Union in rematch of 2025 title game

Johnson C. Smith will get an opportunity to defend its CIAA football championship next Saturday after defeating rival Livingstone 27-14 in its regular-season finale. The Golden Bulls will face Virginia Union in the conference title game on Nov. 14 at Durham County Memorial Stadium. Kickoff is slated for 3 p.m. Virginia Union completed an unbeaten conference season Saturday with a 36-14 victory over Virginia State.

Charlotte, NC · 2d

WRAL News

Touted UNC freshman not participating with football team after fiery Chatham County crash

North Carolina freshman defensive lineman Vodney Cleveland Jr., one of the Tar Heels’ top-rated football recruits, is not participating in team activities after being involved in a single-car crash in Chatham County in mid-September, according to state troopers. Cleveland, 18, was cited for exceeding the posted speed limit, unsafe...

Chapel Hill, NC · 5d

alamancenews.com

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Elon falls to N.C. A&T before fight-marred aftermath

Elon’s football team lost a game and then it became worse for the Phoenix on Saturday afternoon in Greensboro. A postgame brawl broke out following North Carolina A&T’s 13-10 victory that was part of the Greatest Homecoming On Earth celebration. The Elon side took responsibility for the fighting.

Elon, NC · 5d

FOX8 News

Reidsville fans pack the house for UNCG guards’ college debut

GREENSBORO, N.C. — If the streets of Reidsville seemed a little quieter than usual on Tuesday night, that’s because several hundred fans packed up and headed south to watch a hometown hero step onto the Division I stage for his first college basketball game at Bodford Arena in Greensboro. UNC Greensboro freshman point guard Dionte […]

Reidsville, NC · 5d

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Merrimack Takes on Wake Forest Saturday at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium

The Merrimack Warriors and the Wake Forest Demon Deacons meet on Saturday, Nov. 7, at 3:30 p.m. ET. The post Merrimack Takes on Wake Forest Saturday at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium appeared first on Ball Exclusives .

Winston-Salem, NC · 2d

Wake Forest Demon Deacons On SI

Wake Forest Has More to Protect Than Prove Against Merrimack

The Demon Deacons are heavy favorites against a 4-5 FCS opponent, with their health and national reputation both worth protecting.

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Merrimack Football Travels To No. 14 Wake Forest For Historic Clash

Winston-Salem, NC.- The Merrimack College football team will make program history at No. 14 Wake Forest on Saturday afternoon. The Warriors (4-5), who are coming off back-to-back home wins, will take the field against a Power Four program for the first time Saturday. It also will mark the first time that Merrimack has faced a team ranked inside the FBS top-25. Wake Forest (7-1, 5-1 in ACC) is in second place in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) and 16th in the College Football Playoff rankings. The only loss the Demon Deacons suffered this season was against No. 1 Miami, currently the top team in all of college football.

North Andover, MA · 4d

bvmsports.com

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Five Twin Counties Teams, Eight Runners Qualify for State Cross Country

Five Twin Counties teams and eight individual runners qualified for next weekend’s North Carolina high school cross-country championships. Southern Nash and North East Carolina Prep each advanced both their boys’ and girls’ teams; Northern Nash qualified its boys’ team. Rocky Mount and Rocky Mount Prep runners also earned individual spots.

Rocky Mount, NC · 5d

Wake Forest Demon Deacons On SI

QB Report Card: Gio Lopez Cannot Be Contained

The Wake Forest QB continues to dominate

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North Carolina a&T Takes on Marshall Friday at Cam Henderson Center

The North Carolina A&T Aggies and the Marshall Thundering Herd meet on Friday, Nov. 6, at 6:00 p.m. ET. The post North Carolina a&T Takes on Marshall Friday at Cam Henderson Center appeared first on Ball Exclusives .

Huntington, WV · 3d

High Point University Athletics

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High Point Hits the Road to Play Ball State

MUNCIE, Ind. — The High Point University women's basketball team hits the road for the first time this season to face the Ball State Cardinals on Saturday, Nov. 7 at 1 p.m. in Muncie, Ind. for the first meeting in history between the two teams. Women's Basketball - at...

High Point, NC · 4d

Newsweek

Danny Kanell Reveals the ‘Most Disrespected Team’ in First CFP Rankings

Danny Kanell doesn't understand why this team is placed low in the first College Football Playoff Rankings.

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Busting Brackets

Wake Forest has a chance Thursday to end a drought that has lasted 16 years

Wake Forest hasn't won a true road game against a ranked opponent since 2010. The Demon Deacons have an opportunity to change that Thursday at Vanderbilt.

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Wake Forest Beats Presbyterian 85-53 as Mary Carter Scores 14

Mary Carter had 14 points, 3 steals and 3 blocks as Wake Forest never trailed in an 85-53 win over Presbyterian at LJVM Coliseum. The post Wake Forest Beats Presbyterian 85-53 as Mary Carter Scores 14 appeared first on Ball Exclusives .

Winston-Salem, NC · 4d

wssurams.com

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WSSU Falls to Fayetteville State in Three Sets

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. — Winston-Salem (17-12, 13-9 CIAA) lost to Fayetteville St. (22-4, 19-3 CIAA) 3-0 on Thursday, with set scores of 20-25, 12-25 and 10-25. The Rams were held to 18 kills and a -.037 hitting percentage, finishing without a set above .038. After the set was tied 1-1,...

Winston-Salem, NC · 4d

Wake Forest Demon Deacons On SI

Reaction From Wake Forest's Place in First CFP Ranking

The Demon Deacons come in at 16 in the inital CFP rankings for the 2026 season

Winston-Salem, NC · 6d

WTOP

N.C. A&T set for road matchup with the Marshall Thundering Herd

North Carolina A&T Aggies (1-0) at Marshall Thundering Herd (1-0) BOTTOM LINE: Marshall hosts N.C. A&T. Marshall finished 28-9 overall with a 16-3 record at home during the 2025-26 season. The Thundering Herd allowed opponents to score 62.5 points per game and shoot 38.9% from the field last season. N.C....

Greensboro, NC · 5d

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