Virginia State at Johnson C. Smith
Saturday, October 31, 2026, 1:00 PM ET Share
Virginia State plays at Johnson C. Smith on Saturday, October 31, at 1 p.m. Eastern. It will be their third meeting; Johnson C. Smith leads the series 2–0.
Upcoming at Irwin Belk Complex, Charlotte
Players to watch
Virginia State
- Brandon Rose51 rushing yardsLast: at South Carolina State, 5 carries, 51 yards
- QuarterbackRahsaan Matthews Jr.59 passing yardsLast: at South Carolina State, 8 of 19, 59 yards; 6 carries, 0 yards
- Maurice Calloway7 tacklesLast: at South Carolina State, 7 tackles
Johnson C. Smith
Each side’s two top producers this season (national leaders first) and its leading tackler.
Before kickoff
Our ratings and the line, going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Johnson C. Smith 62% to win.
The line
No line posted yet.
Johnson C. Smith leads 2–0 in two meetings.
| 2025 | Johnson C. Smith 31, Virginia State 20 | |
| 2024 | Johnson C. Smith 21, Virginia State 17 |
Around this game
Virginia State
- Next gamevs. Virginia UnionNov. 7, 2026
- SeasonVirginia State in 2026
- ProgramVirginia State history and records
Johnson C. Smith
- Next gameat LivingstoneNov. 7, 2026
- SeasonJohnson C. Smith in 2026
- ProgramJohnson C. Smith history and records