Fayetteville State releases 2006 Football Schedule

April 26, 2006

Fayetteville State University’s Department of Athletics has released its 2006 Football Schedule with the Broncos facing a challenging slate of opponents in their quest to return as “King of Hill” in the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA).

On August 26, at 6:00 p.m., the Broncos open the schedule, traveling to Wingate, NC to take on South Atlantic Conference (SAC) foe Wingate University at Belk Stadium. Wingate and FSU met in 1997 with the Bulldogs winning 48-12.

On September 2, the Broncos take the road again to play the Virginia Union University Panthers in a non-conference match up. The game will be played in Richmond, VA at Hovey Field. The Panthers lead the series 10-5-2.

The Broncos open their home schedule against another South Atlantic Conference (SAC) powerhouse Presbyterian College on Saturday September 9. Last year, the Blue Thunder gave the Broncos a 35-6 bolt.

Next in the line is the 7th Annual Down East Classic in Rocky Mount, NC. The Broncos will battle the Elizabeth City State University Vikings in their fourth Down East Classic meeting, hoping to keep their winning streak of four consecutive games alive.

The Broncos return home when they meet the Saint Paul’s College Tigers on September 23 at Luther “Nick” Jerald’s Athletic Complex. Last season the Broncos defeated the Tigers in the 2nd Clyde Williams Classic, 23-13. This will be the second meeting between the schools since Saint Paul’s revived its football program.

The Broncos return to the road September 30 when they travel to Petersburg, VA to do battle with the Trojans of Virginia State University. The Broncos will be out to avenge the 22-14 loss they suffered last year at Bronco Stadium.

The Broncos will take a week break before facing North Carolina Central University at home on October 14 at 6:00 pm. This will be the last meeting between the two schools. as the Eagles will move to NCAA Division I next year.

On October 21, the Broncos head to Charlotte, NC to take on the Johnson C. Smith University Golden Bulls at 1:30 pm.

The Broncos will celebrate homecoming on October 28 at 1:30 pm hosting Saint Augustine’s College. The Broncos have defeated the Falcons four games in a row since St. Aug returned to football in 2002.

On November 4 the CIAA Championship Weekend will be held at Fayetteville State University with FSU hosting the CIAA Volleyball and Bowling Championships. The Broncos will face Livingstone College Blue Bears at 1:30 p.m. and the Volleyball Tournament is scheduled to start at 11:30 pm in the Capel Arena. The Bowling Championship will be held at the local Bowling Center beginning at 8:00 a.m.

Note: Dates and events are subject to change. For additional information on scheduling call the Sports Information Office at 910-672-1349. For ticket information call the FSU’s Ticket Agent at 910-672-1724.

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