2012 Winston-Salem State Rams football team

2012 Winston-Salem State Rams football
CIAA Championship Game, W 34–19 vs. Elizabeth City State
ConferenceCentral Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Ranking
AFCANo. 2
Record14–1 (7–0 CIAA)
Head coach
Home stadiumBowman Gray Stadium
2012 Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association football standings
Conf. Overall
Team   W   L     W   L  
Northern Division
Elizabeth City State # xy   6 1     8 4  
Chowan   5 2     6 4  
Virginia Union   3 4     5 5  
Virginia State   3 4     4 6  
Bowie State   2 5     5 5  
Lincoln (PA)   1 6     1 9  
Southern Division
No. 2 Winston-Salem State xy$^   7 0     14 1  
Johnson C. Smith   5 2     6 4  
St. Augustine's   4 3     6 4  
Shaw   3 4     4 6  
Livingstone   2 5     2 8  
Fayetteville State   1 6     2 8  
Championship: Winston-Salem State 34, Elizabeth City State 19
  • $ – Conference champion
  • x – Division champion/co-champions
  • y – Championship game participant
  • ^ – NCAA Division II playoff participant
  • # – Pioneer Bowl participant
Rankings from AFCA poll

The 2012 Winston-Salem State Rams football team represented Winston-Salem State University as a member of the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) during the 2012 NCAA Division II football season. Led by third-year head coach Connell Maynor, the Rams compiled an overall record of 14–1, with a conference record of 7–0, and finished as CIAA champion. At the conclusion of the season, Winston-Salem State were also recognized as black college national champion.