Ettrick, Va. (Aug. 21, 2025)-Virginia State University Athletics will recognize three milestone football championship teams during its 2025 Homecoming celebration. The special recognition will take place on
Saturday, October 25, at Rogers Stadium, as the Trojans honor the legacies of programs that brought championship glory to VSU.
This year's celebration will mark:
- 30th Anniversary of the 1995 CIAA Championship Team
- 55th Anniversary of the 1970 CIAA Championship Team
- 80th Anniversary of the 1945 CIAA Championship Team
The
1995 Trojans, led by Head Coach
Lou Anderson, captured VSU's first conference title since 1972. All-Conference selections that season included
Robert Morgan, Virgil Moore, Telley Priester, and Kelvin Kinney.
The
1970 team, coached by
Walter Lovett, a proud VSU alumnus, earned a 32–14 victory over Johnson C. Smith in the CIAA Championship Game. The team was anchored by standout
DT Larry Brooks, who received All-CIAA honors.
The
1945 Trojans, coached by
Harry R. Jefferson, posted an undefeated 8–0–2 record (6–0–1 in the CIAA) and capped the season with a victory over North Carolina Central in the
Piedmont Tobacco Bowl. All-Conference honorees included
Francis Jolly, David Battle, John Jones, and Charles Price.
"I am excited to welcome these teams back to campus to celebrate the anniversaries of their CIAA championships," said
Tiffani-Dawn B. Sykes, VSU Associate Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics. "As a former VSU student-athlete, I take great pride in recognizing the history and standard of excellence these teams built for the Virginia State University athletics. We're proud to honor them and keep their legacy alive."
VSU Athletics is proud to honor these championship teams and the enduring legacy they represent in Trojan history. Former team members are encouraged to complete the link below to stay connected and receive details about the upcoming celebration. A full schedule will be released later.
Please fill out this form if you were part of the team:
https://govsutrojans.com/2025anniversary
