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Top HBCU Rivals Clash: VUU vs JCSU Showdown

9/17/2025

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Virginia Union University (VUU) and Johnson C. Smith University (JCSU) are nationally ranked in Division II football, with JCSU at #21 and VUU at #22.
VUU's Curtis Allen leads the CIAA in rushing yards, while JCSU's quarterback Kelvin Durham has a high completion rate.
Both teams need a win to maintain their rankings.
The upcoming game is crucial for JCSU to validate their rise and for VUU to reaffirm their championship status.
This matchup serves as a key benchmark for HBCU football.

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Virginia Union University (VUU) and Johnson C. Smith University (JCSU) are nationally ranked in Division II football, with JCSU at #21 and VUU at #22.
VUU's Curtis Allen leads the CIAA in rushing yards, while JCSU's quarterback Kelvin Durham has a high completion rate.
Both teams need a win to maintain their rankings.
The upcoming game is crucial for JCSU to validate their rise and for VUU to reaffirm their championship status.
This matchup serves as a key benchmark for HBCU football.