The Virginia Union University Panthers are preparing to kick off their 2024 home football season against the Shaw University Bears.
Fans can catch the action 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at Hovey Stadium.

These two teams have a rich history of competition, with their most recent clash resulting in a convincing 26-13 victory for Virginia Union on Sept. 9, 2023, in Raleigh, N.C. This win improved VUU’s record against Shaw to 3-4 in their last seven encounters, dating back to Nov. 10, 2007.

The all-time series between these two teams has been closely contested since 2007, with Virginia Union currently trailing by a narrow margin. Their last meeting saw the Panthers claim a solid 26-13 win, but their most dominant performance came on Oct. 4, 2014, when they secured a commanding 31-9 victory. Over the course of their matchups, the teams have combined for a total of 158 points, averaging an impressive 22.57 points per game.

While Virginia Union holds the momentum from their away victory last season, they’ll be looking to improve their home record against Shaw. Currently standing at 1-2 when hosting the Bears at Hovey Stadium, the Panthers are eager to turn the tide in front of their home crowd.

Fans can expect an exciting, high-scoring affair, given the average of over 22 points per game in this series. The Panthers will be aiming to capitalize on their recent success and start their home season on a strong note.